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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,138.60, 38,835.48 and 17,531.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,138.60, 38,835.48 and 17,531.65 is: 24,196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,138.60 : 38,835.48 = 17,531.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,138.60/38,835.48 = 17,531.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,138.60x = 38,835.48 × 17,531.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,138.60x = 680,850,042.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,850,042.94/28,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.30

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