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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,141.48, 38,842.92 and 17,524.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,141.48, 38,842.92 and 17,524.84 is: 24,189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,141.48 : 38,842.92 = 17,524.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,141.48/38,842.92 = 17,524.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,141.48x = 38,842.92 × 17,524.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,141.48x = 680,715,958.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,715,958.13/28,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,189.06

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