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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,213.76, 38,910.72 and 17,592.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,213.76, 38,910.72 and 17,592.32 is: 24,262.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,213.76 : 38,910.72 = 17,592.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,213.76/38,910.72 = 17,592.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,213.76x = 38,910.72 × 17,592.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,213.76x = 684,529,837.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,529,837.67/28,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.27

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