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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,522.37, 39,344.04 and 17,893.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,522.37, 39,344.04 and 17,893.55 is: 24,682.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,522.37 : 39,344.04 = 17,893.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,522.37/39,344.04 = 17,893.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,522.37x = 39,344.04 × 17,893.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,522.37x = 704,004,350.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,004,350.22/28,522.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.54

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