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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,173.88, 42,239.86 and 17,077.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,173.88, 42,239.86 and 17,077.89 is: 25,604.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,173.88 : 42,239.86 = 17,077.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,173.88/42,239.86 = 17,077.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,173.88x = 42,239.86 × 17,077.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,173.88x = 721,367,682.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,367,682.70/28,173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,604.13

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