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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,567.89, 39,434.04 and 23,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,567.89, 39,434.04 and 23,253.48 is: 32,098.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,567.89 : 39,434.04 = 23,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,567.89/39,434.04 = 23,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,567.89x = 39,434.04 × 23,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,567.89x = 916,978,660.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,978,660.46/28,567.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,098.23

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