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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,258.56, 38,966.40 and 17,644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,258.56, 38,966.40 and 17,644.32 is: 24,330.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,258.56 : 38,966.40 = 17,644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,258.56/38,966.40 = 17,644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,258.56x = 38,966.40 × 17,644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,258.56x = 687,535,630.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,535,630.85/28,258.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,330.17

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