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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,862.83, 39,823.93 and 17,532.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,862.83, 39,823.93 and 17,532.01 is: 24,190.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,862.83 : 39,823.93 = 17,532.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,862.83/39,823.93 = 17,532.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,862.83x = 39,823.93 × 17,532.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,862.83x = 698,193,539.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,193,539.00/28,862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,190.06

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