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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.44, 38,980.33 and 17,071.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.44, 38,980.33 and 17,071.04 is: 23,559.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.44 : 38,980.33 = 17,071.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.44/38,980.33 = 17,071.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.44x = 38,980.33 × 17,071.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.44x = 665,434,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,434,772.64/28,245.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,559.02

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