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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,622.22, 39,493.59 and 17,284.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,622.22, 39,493.59 and 17,284.14 is: 23,849.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,622.22 : 39,493.59 = 17,284.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,622.22/39,493.59 = 17,284.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,622.22x = 39,493.59 × 17,284.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,622.22x = 682,612,738.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,612,738.66/28,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,849.05

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