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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,384.29, 39,166.74 and 17,052.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,384.29, 39,166.74 and 17,052.12 is: 23,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,384.29 : 39,166.74 = 17,052.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,384.29/39,166.74 = 17,052.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,384.29x = 39,166.74 × 17,052.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,384.29x = 667,875,950.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,875,950.49/28,384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.77

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