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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.55, 38,755.44 and 17,184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.55, 38,755.44 and 17,184.69 is: 23,709.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.55 : 38,755.44 = 17,184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.55/38,755.44 = 17,184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.55x = 38,755.44 × 17,184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.55x = 666,000,222.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,000,222.21/28,090.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,709.05

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