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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,254.48, 38,998.80 and 17,637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,254.48, 38,998.80 and 17,637.72 is: 24,344.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,254.48 : 38,998.80 = 17,637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,254.48/38,998.80 = 17,637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,254.48x = 38,998.80 × 17,637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,254.48x = 687,849,914.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,849,914.74/28,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,344.81

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