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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.64, 38,951.52 and 17,614.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.64, 38,951.52 and 17,614.08 is: 24,311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.64 : 38,951.52 = 17,614.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.64/38,951.52 = 17,614.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.64x = 38,951.52 × 17,614.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.64x = 686,095,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,095,189.40/28,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,311.82

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