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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,185.03, 38,908.76 and 17,590.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,185.03, 38,908.76 and 17,590.23 is: 24,282.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,185.03 : 38,908.76 = 17,590.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,185.03/38,908.76 = 17,590.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,185.03x = 38,908.76 × 17,590.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,185.03x = 684,413,949.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,413,949.46/28,185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.89

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