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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,632.69, 39,513.42 and 17,306.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,632.69, 39,513.42 and 17,306.46 is: 23,883.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,632.69 : 39,513.42 = 17,306.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,632.69/39,513.42 = 17,306.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,632.69x = 39,513.42 × 17,306.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,632.69x = 683,837,422.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,837,422.69/28,632.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.10

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