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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,604.70, 39,477.06 and 17,277.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,604.70, 39,477.06 and 17,277.66 is: 23,844.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,604.70 : 39,477.06 = 17,277.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,604.70/39,477.06 = 17,277.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,604.70x = 39,477.06 × 17,277.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,604.70x = 682,071,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,071,220.48/28,604.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,844.73

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