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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,802.40, 43,203.60 and 17,109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,802.40, 43,203.60 and 17,109.60 is: 25,664.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,802.40 : 43,203.60 = 17,109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,802.40/43,203.60 = 17,109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,802.40x = 43,203.60 × 17,109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,802.40x = 739,196,314.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,196,314.56/28,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,664.40

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