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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,984.23, 39,998.76 and 17,654.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,984.23, 39,998.76 and 17,654.13 is: 24,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,984.23 : 39,998.76 = 17,654.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,984.23/39,998.76 = 17,654.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,984.23x = 39,998.76 × 17,654.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,984.23x = 706,143,308.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,143,308.88/28,984.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,363.02

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