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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,664.49, 39,565.23 and 17,334

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,664.49, 39,565.23 and 17,334 is: 23,925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,664.49 : 39,565.23 = 17,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,664.49/39,565.23 = 17,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,664.49x = 39,565.23 × 17,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,664.49x = 685,823,696.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,823,696.82/28,664.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,925.90

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