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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,063.70, 38,718.14 and 17,997.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,063.70, 38,718.14 and 17,997.69 is: 24,830.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,063.70 : 38,718.14 = 17,997.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,063.70/38,718.14 = 17,997.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,063.70x = 38,718.14 × 17,997.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,063.70x = 696,837,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,837,212.23/28,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,830.55

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