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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.16, 38,727.39 and 17,446.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.16, 38,727.39 and 17,446.21 is: 24,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.16 : 38,727.39 = 17,446.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.16/38,727.39 = 17,446.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.16x = 38,727.39 × 17,446.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.16x = 675,646,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,646,178.69/28,053.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.49

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