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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.65, 39,162.19 and 17,628.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.65, 39,162.19 and 17,628.44 is: 24,327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.65 : 39,162.19 = 17,628.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.65/39,162.19 = 17,628.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.65x = 39,162.19 × 17,628.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.65x = 690,368,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,368,370.52/28,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,327.90

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