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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,324.98, 39,087.24 and 17,001.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,324.98, 39,087.24 and 17,001.18 is: 23,460.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,324.98 : 39,087.24 = 17,001.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,324.98/39,087.24 = 17,001.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,324.98x = 39,087.24 × 17,001.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,324.98x = 664,529,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,529,202.94/28,324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,460.89

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