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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,484.61, 39,292.34 and 17,146.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,484.61, 39,292.34 and 17,146.23 is: 23,651.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,484.61 : 39,292.34 = 17,146.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,484.61/39,292.34 = 17,146.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,484.61x = 39,292.34 × 17,146.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,484.61x = 673,715,413.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,715,413.15/28,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,651.91

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