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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,440.72, 39,251.69 and 17,116.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,440.72, 39,251.69 and 17,116.11 is: 23,622.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,440.72 : 39,251.69 = 17,116.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,440.72/39,251.69 = 17,116.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,440.72x = 39,251.69 × 17,116.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,440.72x = 671,836,222.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,836,222.33/28,440.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,622.34

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