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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,204.58, 38,833.70 and 23,947.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,204.58, 38,833.70 and 23,947.22 is: 32,971.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,204.58 : 38,833.70 = 23,947.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,204.58/38,833.70 = 23,947.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,204.58x = 38,833.70 × 23,947.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,204.58x = 929,959,157.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,959,157.31/28,204.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,971.92

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