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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,207.94, 38,904.51 and 23,973

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,207.94, 38,904.51 and 23,973 is: 33,063.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,207.94 : 38,904.51 = 23,973 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,207.94/38,904.51 = 23,973/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,207.94x = 38,904.51 × 23,973
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,207.94x = 932,657,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,657,818.23/28,207.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,063.67

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