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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,606.10, 39,469.98 and 17,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,606.10, 39,469.98 and 17,277.44 is: 23,838.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,606.10 : 39,469.98 = 17,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,606.10/39,469.98 = 17,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,606.10x = 39,469.98 × 17,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,606.10x = 681,940,211.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,940,211.25/28,606.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,838.98

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