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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.26, 38,714.46 and 17,843.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.26, 38,714.46 and 17,843.24 is: 24,626.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.26 : 38,714.46 = 17,843.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.26/38,714.46 = 17,843.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.26x = 38,714.46 × 17,843.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.26x = 690,791,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,791,213.36/28,051.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,626.03

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