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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,441.22, 39,230.61 and 17,263.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,441.22, 39,230.61 and 17,263.22 is: 23,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,441.22 : 39,230.61 = 17,263.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,441.22/39,230.61 = 17,263.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,441.22x = 39,230.61 × 17,263.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,441.22x = 677,246,651.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,246,651.16/28,441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,812.15

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