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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,511.54, 39,359.97 and 17,907.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,511.54, 39,359.97 and 17,907.02 is: 24,720.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,511.54 : 39,359.97 = 17,907.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,511.54/39,359.97 = 17,907.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,511.54x = 39,359.97 × 17,907.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,511.54x = 704,819,573.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,819,573.19/28,511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,720.51

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