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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,196.88, 42,197.43 and 17,518.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,196.88, 42,197.43 and 17,518.86 is: 26,217.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,196.88 : 42,197.43 = 17,518.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,196.88/42,197.43 = 17,518.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,196.88x = 42,197.43 × 17,518.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,196.88x = 739,250,868.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,250,868.53/28,196.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,217.47

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