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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,164.50, 38,867.05 and 17,554.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,164.50, 38,867.05 and 17,554.13 is: 24,224.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,164.50 : 38,867.05 = 17,554.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,164.50/38,867.05 = 17,554.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,164.50x = 38,867.05 × 17,554.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,164.50x = 682,276,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,276,966.31/28,164.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.71

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