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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,416.54, 42,573.92 and 17,317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,416.54, 42,573.92 and 17,317.38 is: 25,945.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,416.54 : 42,573.92 = 17,317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,416.54/42,573.92 = 17,317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,416.54x = 42,573.92 × 17,317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,416.54x = 737,268,664.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,268,664.14/28,416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,945.05

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