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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,110.13, 38,785.19 and 17,492.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,110.13, 38,785.19 and 17,492.24 is: 24,135.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,110.13 : 38,785.19 = 17,492.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,110.13/38,785.19 = 17,492.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,110.13x = 38,785.19 × 17,492.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,110.13x = 678,439,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,439,861.43/28,110.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.07

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