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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,486.88, 39,301.44 and 17,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,486.88, 39,301.44 and 17,872.64 is: 24,657.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,486.88 : 39,301.44 = 17,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,486.88/39,301.44 = 17,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,486.88x = 39,301.44 × 17,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,486.88x = 702,420,488.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,420,488.60/28,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.68

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