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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,117.69, 42,155.70 and 17,021.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,117.69, 42,155.70 and 17,021.75 is: 25,520.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,117.69 : 42,155.70 = 17,021.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,117.69/42,155.70 = 17,021.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,117.69x = 42,155.70 × 17,021.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,117.69x = 717,563,786.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,563,786.48/28,117.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,520.01

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