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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,464.62, 39,265.66 and 17,127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,464.62, 39,265.66 and 17,127.29 is: 23,626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,464.62 : 39,265.66 = 17,127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,464.62/39,265.66 = 17,127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,464.62x = 39,265.66 × 17,127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,464.62x = 672,514,216.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,514,216.44/28,464.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.32

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