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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,416.76, 39,220.14 and 17,815.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,416.76, 39,220.14 and 17,815.48 is: 24,588.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,416.76 : 39,220.14 = 17,815.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,416.76/39,220.14 = 17,815.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,416.76x = 39,220.14 × 17,815.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,416.76x = 698,725,619.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,725,619.77/28,416.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,588.50

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