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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.33, 42,358.77 and 17,001.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.33, 42,358.77 and 17,001.03 is: 25,506.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.33 : 42,358.77 = 17,001.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.33/42,358.77 = 17,001.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.33x = 42,358.77 × 17,001.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.33x = 720,142,719.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,142,719.53/28,233.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,506.83

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