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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,782.36, 43,183.34 and 17,560.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,782.36, 43,183.34 and 17,560.17 is: 26,346.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,782.36 : 43,183.34 = 17,560.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,782.36/43,183.34 = 17,560.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,782.36x = 43,183.34 × 17,560.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,782.36x = 758,306,706.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,306,706.46/28,782.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,346.23

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