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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,256.34, 38,993.91 and 17,652.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,256.34, 38,993.91 and 17,652.13 is: 24,360.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,256.34 : 38,993.91 = 17,652.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,256.34/38,993.91 = 17,652.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,256.34x = 38,993.91 × 17,652.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,256.34x = 688,325,404.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,325,404.85/28,256.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,360.03

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