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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.27, 39,007.38 and 16,933.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.27, 39,007.38 and 16,933.24 is: 23,370.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.27 : 39,007.38 = 16,933.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.27/39,007.38 = 16,933.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.27x = 39,007.38 × 16,933.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.27x = 660,521,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,521,132.27/28,263.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,370.30

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