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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,127.24, 38,823.04 and 17,510.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,127.24, 38,823.04 and 17,510.57 is: 24,169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,127.24 : 38,823.04 = 17,510.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,127.24/38,823.04 = 17,510.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,127.24x = 38,823.04 × 17,510.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,127.24x = 679,813,418.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,813,418.70/28,127.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,169.22

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