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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,591.76, 39,462.24 and 17,263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,591.76, 39,462.24 and 17,263.12 is: 23,826.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,591.76 : 39,462.24 = 17,263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,591.76/39,462.24 = 17,263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,591.76x = 39,462.24 × 17,263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,591.76x = 681,241,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,241,384.59/28,591.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.49

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