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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,181.34, 38,889.75 and 17,003.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,181.34, 38,889.75 and 17,003.34 is: 23,464.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,181.34 : 38,889.75 = 17,003.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,181.34/38,889.75 = 17,003.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,181.34x = 38,889.75 × 17,003.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,181.34x = 661,255,641.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,255,641.77/28,181.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,464.31

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