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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,623.22, 39,494.97 and 17,285.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,623.22, 39,494.97 and 17,285.14 is: 23,850.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,623.22 : 39,494.97 = 17,285.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,623.22/39,494.97 = 17,285.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,623.22x = 39,494.97 × 17,285.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,623.22x = 682,676,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,676,085.75/28,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,850.43

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