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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,599.12, 39,457.32 and 17,264.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,599.12, 39,457.32 and 17,264.30 is: 23,819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,599.12 : 39,457.32 = 17,264.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,599.12/39,457.32 = 17,264.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,599.12x = 39,457.32 × 17,264.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,599.12x = 681,203,009.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,203,009.68/28,599.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,819.02

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