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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,105.27, 42,167.87 and 17,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,105.27, 42,167.87 and 17,563.12 is: 26,350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,105.27 : 42,167.87 = 17,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,105.27/42,167.87 = 17,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,105.27x = 42,167.87 × 17,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,105.27x = 740,599,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740,599,360.95/28,105.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,350.91

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