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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,153.47, 38,851.80 and 17,543.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,153.47, 38,851.80 and 17,543.15 is: 24,209.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,153.47 : 38,851.80 = 17,543.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,153.47/38,851.80 = 17,543.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,153.47x = 38,851.80 × 17,543.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,153.47x = 681,582,760.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,582,760.91/28,153.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,209.55

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