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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.49, 38,644.97 and 17,932.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.49, 38,644.97 and 17,932.08 is: 24,736.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.49 : 38,644.97 = 17,932.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.49/38,644.97 = 17,932.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.49x = 38,644.97 × 17,932.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.49x = 692,984,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,984,748.90/28,014.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,736.65

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