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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,191.95, 38,816.36 and 23,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,191.95, 38,816.36 and 23,934.15 is: 32,953.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,191.95 : 38,816.36 = 23,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,191.95/38,816.36 = 23,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,191.95x = 38,816.36 × 23,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,191.95x = 929,036,698.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,036,698.34/28,191.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,953.97

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