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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,346.16, 39,124.44 and 17,166

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,346.16, 39,124.44 and 17,166 is: 23,693.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,346.16 : 39,124.44 = 17,166 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,346.16/39,124.44 = 17,166/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,346.16x = 39,124.44 × 17,166
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,346.16x = 671,610,137.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,610,137.04/28,346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,693.16

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