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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,424.16, 39,225.60 and 17,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,424.16, 39,225.60 and 17,094 is: 23,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,424.16 : 39,225.60 = 17,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,424.16/39,225.60 = 17,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,424.16x = 39,225.60 × 17,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,424.16x = 670,522,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,522,406.40/28,424.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.88

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