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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,470.60, 39,281.94 and 17,290.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,470.60, 39,281.94 and 17,290.44 is: 23,856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,470.60 : 39,281.94 = 17,290.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,470.60/39,281.94 = 17,290.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,470.60x = 39,281.94 × 17,290.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,470.60x = 679,202,026.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,202,026.65/28,470.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,856.26

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