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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,794.88, 39,738.93 and 17,464.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,794.88, 39,738.93 and 17,464.86 is: 24,102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,794.88 : 39,738.93 = 17,464.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,794.88/39,738.93 = 17,464.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,794.88x = 39,738.93 × 17,464.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,794.88x = 694,034,849.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,034,849.00/28,794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,102.72

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