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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,032.56, 38,682.24 and 17,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,032.56, 38,682.24 and 17,275.76 is: 23,838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,032.56 : 38,682.24 = 17,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,032.56/38,682.24 = 17,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,032.56x = 38,682.24 × 17,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,032.56x = 668,265,094.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,265,094.50/28,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,838.89

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