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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.73, 42,293.66 and 17,692.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.73, 42,293.66 and 17,692.18 is: 26,520.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.73 : 42,293.66 = 17,692.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.73/42,293.66 = 17,692.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.73x = 42,293.66 × 17,692.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.73x = 748,267,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,267,173.64/28,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,520.44

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