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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,398.36, 39,187.83 and 17,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,398.36, 39,187.83 and 17,061.12 is: 23,543.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,398.36 : 39,187.83 = 17,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,398.36/39,187.83 = 17,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,398.36x = 39,187.83 × 17,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,398.36x = 668,588,270.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,588,270.17/28,398.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,543.20

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