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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,901.61, 39,885.74 and 17,569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,901.61, 39,885.74 and 17,569.26 is: 24,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,901.61 : 39,885.74 = 17,569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,901.61/39,885.74 = 17,569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,901.61x = 39,885.74 × 17,569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,901.61x = 700,762,848.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,762,848.51/28,901.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.50

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