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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,094.36, 38,777.94 and 17,477.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,094.36, 38,777.94 and 17,477.66 is: 24,123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,094.36 : 38,777.94 = 17,477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,094.36/38,777.94 = 17,477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,094.36x = 38,777.94 × 17,477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,094.36x = 677,747,650.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,747,650.82/28,094.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,123.98

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