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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,008.63, 41,914.22 and 17,483.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,008.63, 41,914.22 and 17,483.60 is: 26,163.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,008.63 : 41,914.22 = 17,483.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,008.63/41,914.22 = 17,483.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,008.63x = 41,914.22 × 17,483.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,008.63x = 732,811,159.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,811,159.80/28,008.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.76

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