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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,734.62, 39,659.22 and 17,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,734.62, 39,659.22 and 17,984.48 is: 24,821.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,734.62 : 39,659.22 = 17,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,734.62/39,659.22 = 17,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,734.62x = 39,659.22 × 17,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,734.62x = 713,250,250.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,250,250.61/28,734.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.99

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