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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,340.83, 42,462.10 and 17,224.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,340.83, 42,462.10 and 17,224.17 is: 25,806.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,340.83 : 42,462.10 = 17,224.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,340.83/42,462.10 = 17,224.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,340.83x = 42,462.10 × 17,224.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,340.83x = 731,374,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,374,428.96/28,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.39

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