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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,290.56, 39,031.68 and 17,108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,290.56, 39,031.68 and 17,108.48 is: 23,604.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,290.56 : 39,031.68 = 17,108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,290.56/39,031.68 = 17,108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,290.56x = 39,031.68 × 17,108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,290.56x = 667,772,716.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,772,716.65/28,290.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.08

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