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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,281.78, 42,422.40 and 17,191.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,281.78, 42,422.40 and 17,191.53 is: 25,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,281.78 : 42,422.40 = 17,191.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,281.78/42,422.40 = 17,191.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,281.78x = 42,422.40 × 17,191.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,281.78x = 729,305,962.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,305,962.27/28,281.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,787.13

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