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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,203.27, 38,910.21 and 16,873.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,203.27, 38,910.21 and 16,873.09 is: 23,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,203.27 : 38,910.21 = 16,873.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,203.27/38,910.21 = 16,873.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,203.27x = 38,910.21 × 16,873.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,203.27x = 656,535,475.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,535,475.25/28,203.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,278.70

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