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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,295.46, 39,036.33 and 17,098.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,295.46, 39,036.33 and 17,098.02 is: 23,588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,295.46 : 39,036.33 = 17,098.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,295.46/39,036.33 = 17,098.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,295.46x = 39,036.33 × 17,098.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,295.46x = 667,443,951.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,443,951.07/28,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,588.38

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