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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,041.66, 38,701.21 and 17,833.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,041.66, 38,701.21 and 17,833.65 is: 24,612.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,041.66 : 38,701.21 = 17,833.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,041.66/38,701.21 = 17,833.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,041.66x = 38,701.21 × 17,833.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,041.66x = 690,183,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,183,939.15/28,041.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.80

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