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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,192.14, 38,923.08 and 17,597.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,192.14, 38,923.08 and 17,597.34 is: 24,295.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,192.14 : 38,923.08 = 17,597.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,192.14/38,923.08 = 17,597.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,192.14x = 38,923.08 × 17,597.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,192.14x = 684,942,672.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,942,672.61/28,192.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,295.52

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