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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.44, 38,974.81 and 17,067.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.44, 38,974.81 and 17,067.04 is: 23,553.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.44 : 38,974.81 = 17,067.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.44/38,974.81 = 17,067.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.44x = 38,974.81 × 17,067.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.44x = 665,184,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,184,641.26/28,241.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.50

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