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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,502.91, 39,348.05 and 17,898.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,502.91, 39,348.05 and 17,898.39 is: 24,708.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,502.91 : 39,348.05 = 17,898.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,502.91/39,348.05 = 17,898.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,502.91x = 39,348.05 × 17,898.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,502.91x = 704,266,655.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,266,655.15/28,502.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,708.59

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