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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,533.46, 39,376.40 and 17,200.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,533.46, 39,376.40 and 17,200.70 is: 23,737.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,533.46 : 39,376.40 = 17,200.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,533.46/39,376.40 = 17,200.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,533.46x = 39,376.40 × 17,200.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,533.46x = 677,301,643.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,301,643.48/28,533.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,737.10

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