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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,907.77, 39,882.75 and 17,573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,907.77, 39,882.75 and 17,573.71 is: 24,245.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,907.77 : 39,882.75 = 17,573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,907.77/39,882.75 = 17,573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,907.77x = 39,882.75 × 17,573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,907.77x = 700,887,882.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,887,882.50/28,907.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,245.66

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