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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,596.24, 42,865.20 and 17,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,596.24, 42,865.20 and 17,496 is: 26,226.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,596.24 : 42,865.20 = 17,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,596.24/42,865.20 = 17,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,596.24x = 42,865.20 × 17,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,596.24x = 749,969,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,969,539.20/28,596.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,226.16

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