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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,191.60, 38,912.64 and 17,439.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,191.60, 38,912.64 and 17,439.64 is: 24,071.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,191.60 : 38,912.64 = 17,439.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,191.60/38,912.64 = 17,439.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,191.60x = 38,912.64 × 17,439.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,191.60x = 678,622,433.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,622,433.05/28,191.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,071.80

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