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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,597.24, 42,866.70 and 17,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,597.24, 42,866.70 and 17,497 is: 26,227.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,597.24 : 42,866.70 = 17,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,597.24/42,866.70 = 17,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,597.24x = 42,866.70 × 17,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,597.24x = 750,038,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,038,649.90/28,597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,227.66

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