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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,767.96, 39,688.38 and 17,596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,767.96, 39,688.38 and 17,596.44 is: 24,276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,767.96 : 39,688.38 = 17,596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,767.96/39,688.38 = 17,596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,767.96x = 39,688.38 × 17,596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,767.96x = 698,374,197.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,374,197.37/28,767.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.11

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