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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,219.83, 38,935.62 and 17,459.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,219.83, 38,935.62 and 17,459.54 is: 24,089.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,219.83 : 38,935.62 = 17,459.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,219.83/38,935.62 = 17,459.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,219.83x = 38,935.62 × 17,459.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,219.83x = 679,797,820.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,797,820.14/28,219.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,089.37

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