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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,522.73, 39,364.67 and 17,198.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,522.73, 39,364.67 and 17,198.02 is: 23,735.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,522.73 : 39,364.67 = 17,198.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,522.73/39,364.67 = 17,198.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,522.73x = 39,364.67 × 17,198.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,522.73x = 676,994,099.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,994,099.14/28,522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,735.25

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