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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,580.73, 39,443.49 and 17,252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,580.73, 39,443.49 and 17,252.98 is: 23,810.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,580.73 : 39,443.49 = 17,252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,580.73/39,443.49 = 17,252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,580.73x = 39,443.49 × 17,252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,580.73x = 680,517,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,517,744.10/28,580.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,810.37

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