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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,296.38, 39,009.98 and 22,573.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,296.38, 39,009.98 and 22,573.25 is: 31,119.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,296.38 : 39,009.98 = 22,573.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,296.38/39,009.98 = 22,573.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,296.38x = 39,009.98 × 22,573.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,296.38x = 880,582,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,582,258.14/28,296.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,119.97

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