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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,922.61, 39,906.77 and 17,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,922.61, 39,906.77 and 17,598 is: 24,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,922.61 : 39,906.77 = 17,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,922.61/39,906.77 = 17,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,922.61x = 39,906.77 × 17,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,922.61x = 702,279,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,279,250.47/28,922.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,281.32

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