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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,443.76, 39,226.84 and 17,834.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,443.76, 39,226.84 and 17,834.48 is: 24,595.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,443.76 : 39,226.84 = 17,834.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,443.76/39,226.84 = 17,834.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,443.76x = 39,226.84 × 17,834.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,443.76x = 699,590,293.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,590,293.44/28,443.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,595.56

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