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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,721.44, 39,618.40 and 17,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,721.44, 39,618.40 and 17,524 is: 24,172.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,721.44 : 39,618.40 = 17,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,721.44/39,618.40 = 17,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,721.44x = 39,618.40 × 17,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,721.44x = 694,272,841.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,272,841.60/28,721.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.63

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