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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,012.32, 38,674.98 and 17,416.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,012.32, 38,674.98 and 17,416.35 is: 24,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,012.32 : 38,674.98 = 17,416.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,012.32/38,674.98 = 17,416.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,012.32x = 38,674.98 × 17,416.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,012.32x = 673,576,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,576,987.92/28,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,045.74

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