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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,773.50, 39,693.67 and 22,356.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,773.50, 39,693.67 and 22,356.17 is: 30,840.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,773.50 : 39,693.67 = 22,356.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,773.50/39,693.67 = 22,356.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,773.50x = 39,693.67 × 22,356.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,773.50x = 887,398,490.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,398,490.33/28,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,840.83

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