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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,397.16, 39,151.68 and 23,273.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,397.16, 39,151.68 and 23,273.82 is: 32,088.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,397.16 : 39,151.68 = 23,273.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,397.16/39,151.68 = 23,273.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,397.16x = 39,151.68 × 23,273.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,397.16x = 911,209,153.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,209,153.02/28,397.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,088.04

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