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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.76, 38,666.07 and 17,964.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.76, 38,666.07 and 17,964.15 is: 24,776.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.76 : 38,666.07 = 17,964.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.76/38,666.07 = 17,964.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.76x = 38,666.07 × 17,964.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.76x = 694,603,081.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,603,081.39/28,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,776.49

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