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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.28, 39,006.24 and 17,661.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.28, 39,006.24 and 17,661.07 is: 24,372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.28 : 39,006.24 = 17,661.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.28/39,006.24 = 17,661.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.28x = 39,006.24 × 17,661.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.28x = 688,891,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,891,935.08/28,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,372.37

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