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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,425.60, 39,237.12 and 17,101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,425.60, 39,237.12 and 17,101.44 is: 23,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,425.60 : 39,237.12 = 17,101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,425.60/39,237.12 = 17,101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,425.60x = 39,237.12 × 17,101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,425.60x = 671,011,253.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,011,253.45/28,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.88

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