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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,234.29, 38,962.73 and 17,476.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,234.29, 38,962.73 and 17,476.31 is: 24,116.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,234.29 : 38,962.73 = 17,476.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,234.29/38,962.73 = 17,476.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,234.29x = 38,962.73 × 17,476.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,234.29x = 680,924,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,924,465.73/28,234.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,116.93

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