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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.94, 38,963.07 and 17,058.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.94, 38,963.07 and 17,058.54 is: 23,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.94 : 38,963.07 = 17,058.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.94/38,963.07 = 17,058.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.94x = 38,963.07 × 17,058.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.94x = 664,653,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,653,088.12/28,232.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.76

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