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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,175.47, 38,882.73 and 17,421.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,175.47, 38,882.73 and 17,421.91 is: 24,042.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,175.47 : 38,882.73 = 17,421.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,175.47/38,882.73 = 17,421.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,175.47x = 38,882.73 × 17,421.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,175.47x = 677,411,422.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,411,422.61/28,175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.60

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