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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.29, 38,717.83 and 17,303.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.29, 38,717.83 and 17,303.51 is: 23,873.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.29 : 38,717.83 = 17,303.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.29/38,717.83 = 17,303.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.29x = 38,717.83 × 17,303.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.29x = 669,954,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,954,358.58/28,062.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,873.83

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