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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.29, 38,715.08 and 17,301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.29, 38,715.08 and 17,301.51 is: 23,871.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.29 : 38,715.08 = 17,301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.29/38,715.08 = 17,301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.29x = 38,715.08 × 17,301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.29x = 669,829,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,829,257.26/28,060.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,871.07

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