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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.70, 38,872.84 and 17,558.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.70, 38,872.84 and 17,558.35 is: 24,230.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.70 : 38,872.84 = 17,558.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.70/38,872.84 = 17,558.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.70x = 38,872.84 × 17,558.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.70x = 682,542,930.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,542,930.21/28,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.54

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