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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,552.98, 39,407.65 and 17,224.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,552.98, 39,407.65 and 17,224.11 is: 23,772.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,552.98 : 39,407.65 = 17,224.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,552.98/39,407.65 = 17,224.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,552.98x = 39,407.65 × 17,224.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,552.98x = 678,761,698.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,761,698.44/28,552.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,772.01

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