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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.62, 38,642.22 and 17,246.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.62, 38,642.22 and 17,246.82 is: 23,798.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.62 : 38,642.22 = 17,246.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.62/38,642.22 = 17,246.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.62x = 38,642.22 × 17,246.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.62x = 666,455,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,455,412.74/28,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,798.90

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