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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,098.68, 38,794.40 and 17,492.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,098.68, 38,794.40 and 17,492.60 is: 24,151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,098.68 : 38,794.40 = 17,492.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,098.68/38,794.40 = 17,492.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,098.68x = 38,794.40 × 17,492.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,098.68x = 678,614,921.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,614,921.44/28,098.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,151.13

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