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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,575.58, 39,427.92 and 17,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,575.58, 39,427.92 and 17,246.92 is: 23,796.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,575.58 : 39,427.92 = 17,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,575.58/39,427.92 = 17,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,575.58x = 39,427.92 × 17,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,575.58x = 680,010,182.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,010,182.01/28,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,796.90

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