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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,973.92, 39,984.40 and 17,037.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,973.92, 39,984.40 and 17,037.28 is: 23,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,973.92 : 39,984.40 = 17,037.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,973.92/39,984.40 = 17,037.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,973.92x = 39,984.40 × 17,037.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,973.92x = 681,225,418.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,225,418.43/28,973.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.68

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