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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,575.91, 39,436.17 and 17,245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,575.91, 39,436.17 and 17,245.22 is: 23,799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,575.91 : 39,436.17 = 17,245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,575.91/39,436.17 = 17,245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,575.91x = 39,436.17 × 17,245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,575.91x = 680,085,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,085,387.59/28,575.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,799.26

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