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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,591.77, 39,456.69 and 17,413.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,591.77, 39,456.69 and 17,413.77 is: 24,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,591.77 : 39,456.69 = 17,413.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,591.77/39,456.69 = 17,413.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,591.77x = 39,456.69 × 17,413.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,591.77x = 687,089,724.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,089,724.62/28,591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.03

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