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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,999.14, 40,018.13 and 17,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,999.14, 40,018.13 and 17,063.24 is: 23,546.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,999.14 : 40,018.13 = 17,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,999.14/40,018.13 = 17,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,999.14x = 40,018.13 × 17,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,999.14x = 682,838,671.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,838,671.13/28,999.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.86

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