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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,624.93, 39,492.96 and 17,290.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,624.93, 39,492.96 and 17,290.19 is: 23,854.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,624.93 : 39,492.96 = 17,290.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,624.93/39,492.96 = 17,290.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,624.93x = 39,492.96 × 17,290.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,624.93x = 682,840,782.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,840,782.06/28,624.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,854.76

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