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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,951.36, 39,953.86 and 17,014.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,951.36, 39,953.86 and 17,014.52 is: 23,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,951.36 : 39,953.86 = 17,014.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,951.36/39,953.86 = 17,014.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,951.36x = 39,953.86 × 17,014.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,951.36x = 679,795,807.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,795,807.40/28,951.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,480.62

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