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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.96, 38,739.96 and 17,463.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.96, 38,739.96 and 17,463.36 is: 24,102.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.96 : 38,739.96 = 17,463.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.96/38,739.96 = 17,463.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.96x = 38,739.96 × 17,463.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.96x = 676,529,867.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,529,867.87/28,068.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.42

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