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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,297.07, 39,053.03 and 17,539.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,297.07, 39,053.03 and 17,539.08 is: 24,205.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,297.07 : 39,053.03 = 17,539.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,297.07/39,053.03 = 17,539.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,297.07x = 39,053.03 × 17,539.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,297.07x = 684,954,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,954,217.41/28,297.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,205.84

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