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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,902.17, 39,886.50 and 17,569.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,902.17, 39,886.50 and 17,569.82 is: 24,247.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,902.17 : 39,886.50 = 17,569.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,902.17/39,886.50 = 17,569.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,902.17x = 39,886.50 × 17,569.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,902.17x = 700,798,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,798,426.00/28,902.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,247.26

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