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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,955.88, 39,960 and 17,017.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,955.88, 39,960 and 17,017.02 is: 23,484.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,955.88 : 39,960 = 17,017.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,955.88/39,960 = 17,017.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,955.88x = 39,960 × 17,017.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,955.88x = 680,000,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,000,119.20/28,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,484.01

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