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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.02, 38,682.29 and 17,967.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.02, 38,682.29 and 17,967.87 is: 24,773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.02 : 38,682.29 = 17,967.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.02/38,682.29 = 17,967.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.02x = 38,682.29 × 17,967.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.02x = 695,038,402.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,038,402.94/28,056.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.24

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