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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,165.25, 38,853.07 and 17,416.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,165.25, 38,853.07 and 17,416.15 is: 24,025.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,165.25 : 38,853.07 = 17,416.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,165.25/38,853.07 = 17,416.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,165.25x = 38,853.07 × 17,416.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,165.25x = 676,670,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,670,754.41/28,165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.02

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