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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,488.48, 39,313.84 and 17,164.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,488.48, 39,313.84 and 17,164.32 is: 23,686.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,488.48 : 39,313.84 = 17,164.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,488.48/39,313.84 = 17,164.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,488.48x = 39,313.84 × 17,164.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,488.48x = 674,795,330.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,795,330.19/28,488.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,686.60

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