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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.40, 38,666.46 and 17,412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.40, 38,666.46 and 17,412.04 is: 24,032.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.40 : 38,666.46 = 17,412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.40/38,666.46 = 17,412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.40x = 38,666.46 × 17,412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.40x = 673,261,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,261,948.18/28,014.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.71

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