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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,487.88, 39,302.82 and 17,873.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,487.88, 39,302.82 and 17,873.64 is: 24,659.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,487.88 : 39,302.82 = 17,873.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,487.88/39,302.82 = 17,873.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,487.88x = 39,302.82 × 17,873.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,487.88x = 702,484,455.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,484,455.66/28,487.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,659.06

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