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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,502.39, 39,307.13 and 17,152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,502.39, 39,307.13 and 17,152.19 is: 23,654.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,502.39 : 39,307.13 = 17,152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,502.39/39,307.13 = 17,152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,502.39x = 39,307.13 × 17,152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,502.39x = 674,203,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,203,165.58/28,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,654.27

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