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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,926.72, 39,921.84 and 17,597.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,926.72, 39,921.84 and 17,597.03 is: 24,285.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,926.72 : 39,921.84 = 17,597.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,926.72/39,921.84 = 17,597.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,926.72x = 39,921.84 × 17,597.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,926.72x = 702,505,616.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,505,616.53/28,926.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,285.70

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