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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,264.28, 39,004.86 and 17,660.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,264.28, 39,004.86 and 17,660.07 is: 24,370.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,264.28 : 39,004.86 = 17,660.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,264.28/39,004.86 = 17,660.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,264.28x = 39,004.86 × 17,660.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,264.28x = 688,828,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,828,557.94/28,264.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.99

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