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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,035.76, 38,667.45 and 17,965.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,035.76, 38,667.45 and 17,965.15 is: 24,777.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,035.76 : 38,667.45 = 17,965.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,035.76/38,667.45 = 17,965.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,035.76x = 38,667.45 × 17,965.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,035.76x = 694,666,539.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,666,539.37/28,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,777.87

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