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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.07, 38,961.05 and 17,475.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.07, 38,961.05 and 17,475.09 is: 24,115.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.07 : 38,961.05 = 17,475.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.07/38,961.05 = 17,475.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.07x = 38,961.05 × 17,475.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.07x = 680,847,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,847,720.06/28,233.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.26

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