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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,825.74, 39,773.45 and 17,501.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,825.74, 39,773.45 and 17,501.19 is: 24,147.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,825.74 : 39,773.45 = 17,501.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,825.74/39,773.45 = 17,501.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,825.74x = 39,773.45 × 17,501.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,825.74x = 696,082,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,082,617.90/28,825.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.95

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