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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,147.40, 38,838.66 and 17,540.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,147.40, 38,838.66 and 17,540.36 is: 24,202.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,147.40 : 38,838.66 = 17,540.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,147.40/38,838.66 = 17,540.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,147.40x = 38,838.66 × 17,540.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,147.40x = 681,244,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,244,078.32/28,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,202.74

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