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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.04, 40,013.85 and 17,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.04, 40,013.85 and 17,060.15 is: 23,542.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.04 : 40,013.85 = 17,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.04/40,013.85 = 17,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.04x = 40,013.85 × 17,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.04x = 682,642,283.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,642,283.08/28,996.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.60

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