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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,238.72, 38,977.08 and 17,622.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,238.72, 38,977.08 and 17,622.08 is: 24,323.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,238.72 : 38,977.08 = 17,622.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,238.72/38,977.08 = 17,622.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,238.72x = 38,977.08 × 17,622.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,238.72x = 686,857,221.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,857,221.93/28,238.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,323.24

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