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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,484.95, 42,669.33 and 17,233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,484.95, 42,669.33 and 17,233.29 is: 25,814.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,484.95 : 42,669.33 = 17,233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,484.95/42,669.33 = 17,233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,484.95x = 42,669.33 × 17,233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,484.95x = 735,332,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,332,970.31/28,484.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,814.79

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