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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,460.52, 39,273.79 and 17,133.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,460.52, 39,273.79 and 17,133.69 is: 23,643.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,460.52 : 39,273.79 = 17,133.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,460.52/39,273.79 = 17,133.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,460.52x = 39,273.79 × 17,133.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,460.52x = 672,904,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,904,942.99/28,460.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,643.45

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