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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206, 42,309 and 11,790

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,206, 42,309 and 11,790 is: 17,685

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,206 : 42,309 = 11,790 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,206/42,309 = 11,790/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,206x = 42,309 × 11,790
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,206x = 498,823,110
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,823,110/28,206
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,685

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