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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,108.57, 38,807.76 and 17,513.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,108.57, 38,807.76 and 17,513.77 is: 24,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,108.57 : 38,807.76 = 17,513.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,108.57/38,807.76 = 17,513.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,108.57x = 38,807.76 × 17,513.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,108.57x = 679,670,182.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,670,182.86/28,108.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.18

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