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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,192.63, 38,923.77 and 17,597.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,192.63, 38,923.77 and 17,597.83 is: 24,296.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,192.63 : 38,923.77 = 17,597.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,192.63/38,923.77 = 17,597.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,192.63x = 38,923.77 × 17,597.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,192.63x = 684,973,887.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,973,887.42/28,192.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,296.20

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