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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.94, 38,975.50 and 17,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.94, 38,975.50 and 17,067.54 is: 23,554.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.94 : 38,975.50 = 17,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.94/38,975.50 = 17,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.94x = 38,975.50 × 17,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.94x = 665,215,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,215,905.27/28,241.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.19

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