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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,732.52, 43,144.14 and 17,097.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,732.52, 43,144.14 and 17,097.68 is: 25,673.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,732.52 : 43,144.14 = 17,097.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,732.52/43,144.14 = 17,097.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,732.52x = 43,144.14 × 17,097.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,732.52x = 737,664,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,664,699.60/28,732.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.51

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