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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,399.65, 42,567.18 and 17,281.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,399.65, 42,567.18 and 17,281.86 is: 25,903.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,399.65 : 42,567.18 = 17,281.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,399.65/42,567.18 = 17,281.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,399.65x = 42,567.18 × 17,281.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,399.65x = 735,640,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,640,045.35/28,399.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,903.14

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