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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,947.86, 39,955.90 and 17,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,947.86, 39,955.90 and 17,015.02 is: 23,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,947.86 : 39,955.90 = 17,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,947.86/39,955.90 = 17,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,947.86x = 39,955.90 × 17,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,947.86x = 679,850,437.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,850,437.62/28,947.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,485.34

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