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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,297.68, 39,051.03 and 17,693.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,297.68, 39,051.03 and 17,693.46 is: 24,417.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,297.68 : 39,051.03 = 17,693.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,297.68/39,051.03 = 17,693.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,297.68x = 39,051.03 × 17,693.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,297.68x = 690,947,837.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,947,837.26/28,297.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,417.12

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