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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.20, 42,568.19 and 17,283.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.20, 42,568.19 and 17,283.23 is: 25,896.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.20 : 42,568.19 = 17,283.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.20/42,568.19 = 17,283.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.20x = 42,568.19 × 17,283.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.20x = 735,715,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,715,838.46/28,410.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,896.18

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