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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,904.66, 39,894.86 and 17,571.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,904.66, 39,894.86 and 17,571.75 is: 24,252.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,904.66 : 39,894.86 = 17,571.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,904.66/39,894.86 = 17,571.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,904.66x = 39,894.86 × 17,571.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,904.66x = 701,022,484.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,022,484.24/28,904.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.93

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