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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,162.28, 38,848.91 and 17,413.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,162.28, 38,848.91 and 17,413.17 is: 24,020.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,162.28 : 38,848.91 = 17,413.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,162.28/38,848.91 = 17,413.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,162.28x = 38,848.91 × 17,413.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,162.28x = 676,482,587.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,482,587.08/28,162.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.88

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