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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.64, 38,925.15 and 17,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.64, 38,925.15 and 17,598.84 is: 24,297.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.64 : 38,925.15 = 17,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.64/38,925.15 = 17,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.64x = 38,925.15 × 17,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.64x = 685,037,486.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,037,486.83/28,193.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,297.59

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