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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,024.37, 38,651.76 and 17,953.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,024.37, 38,651.76 and 17,953.74 is: 24,762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,024.37 : 38,651.76 = 17,953.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,024.37/38,651.76 = 17,953.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,024.37x = 38,651.76 × 17,953.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,024.37x = 693,943,789.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,943,789.33/28,024.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,762.16

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