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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,025.09, 38,652.74 and 17,954.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,025.09, 38,652.74 and 17,954.46 is: 24,763.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,025.09 : 38,652.74 = 17,954.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,025.09/38,652.74 = 17,954.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,025.09x = 38,652.74 × 17,954.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,025.09x = 693,988,791.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,988,791.18/28,025.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,763.13

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