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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,093.86, 38,777.25 and 17,477.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,093.86, 38,777.25 and 17,477.16 is: 24,123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,093.86 : 38,777.25 = 17,477.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,093.86/38,777.25 = 17,477.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,093.86x = 38,777.25 × 17,477.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,093.86x = 677,716,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,716,202.61/28,093.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,123.29

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