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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,959.88, 39,964.86 and 17,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,959.88, 39,964.86 and 17,023.72 is: 23,492.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,959.88 : 39,964.86 = 17,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,959.88/39,964.86 = 17,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,959.88x = 39,964.86 × 17,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,959.88x = 680,350,586.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,350,586.48/28,959.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,492.87

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