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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,632.16, 39,512.34 and 17,454.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,632.16, 39,512.34 and 17,454.16 is: 24,086.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,632.16 : 39,512.34 = 17,454.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,632.16/39,512.34 = 17,454.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,632.16x = 39,512.34 × 17,454.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,632.16x = 689,654,704.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,654,704.33/28,632.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,086.72

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