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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.93, 39,741.18 and 17,472.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.93, 39,741.18 and 17,472.09 is: 24,103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.93 : 39,741.18 = 17,472.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.93/39,741.18 = 17,472.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.93x = 39,741.18 × 17,472.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.93x = 694,361,473.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,361,473.67/28,806.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103.97

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