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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,538.51, 39,358.97 and 17,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,538.51, 39,358.97 and 17,205.52 is: 23,729.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,538.51 : 39,358.97 = 17,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,538.51/39,358.97 = 17,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,538.51x = 39,358.97 × 17,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,538.51x = 677,191,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,191,545.51/28,538.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,729.04

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