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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,907.33, 39,898.55 and 17,574.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,907.33, 39,898.55 and 17,574.42 is: 24,256.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,907.33 : 39,898.55 = 17,574.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,907.33/39,898.55 = 17,574.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,907.33x = 39,898.55 × 17,574.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,907.33x = 701,193,875.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,193,875.09/28,907.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,256.61

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