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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,617.46, 39,469.80 and 17,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,617.46, 39,469.80 and 17,275.12 is: 23,826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,617.46 : 39,469.80 = 17,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,617.46/39,469.80 = 17,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,617.46x = 39,469.80 × 17,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,617.46x = 681,845,531.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,845,531.38/28,617.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.21

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