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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.13, 38,906.52 and 17,015.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.13, 38,906.52 and 17,015.13 is: 23,480.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.13 : 38,906.52 = 17,015.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.13/38,906.52 = 17,015.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.13x = 38,906.52 × 17,015.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.13x = 661,999,495.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,999,495.65/28,193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.88

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