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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,262, 39,001.56 and 17,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,262, 39,001.56 and 17,084 is: 23,575.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,262 : 39,001.56 = 17,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,262/39,001.56 = 17,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,262x = 39,001.56 × 17,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,262x = 666,302,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,302,651.04/28,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,575.92

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