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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.11, 39,908.84 and 17,599.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.11, 39,908.84 and 17,599.50 is: 24,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.11 : 39,908.84 = 17,599.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.11/39,908.84 = 17,599.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.11x = 39,908.84 × 17,599.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.11x = 702,375,541.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,375,541.58/28,924.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,283.39

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