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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,197.08, 38,823.39 and 23,939.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,197.08, 38,823.39 and 23,939.25 is: 32,960.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,197.08 : 38,823.39 = 23,939.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,197.08/38,823.39 = 23,939.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,197.08x = 38,823.39 × 23,939.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,197.08x = 929,402,839.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,402,839.06/28,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,960.96

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