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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,097.08, 38,733.74 and 17,334.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,097.08, 38,733.74 and 17,334.76 is: 23,897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,097.08 : 38,733.74 = 17,334.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,097.08/38,733.74 = 17,334.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,097.08x = 38,733.74 × 17,334.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,097.08x = 671,440,138.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,440,138.43/28,097.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,897.15

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