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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,814.59, 43,221.46 and 17,573.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,814.59, 43,221.46 and 17,573.23 is: 26,359.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,814.59 : 43,221.46 = 17,573.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,814.59/43,221.46 = 17,573.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,814.59x = 43,221.46 × 17,573.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,814.59x = 759,540,569.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,540,569.65/28,814.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,359.58

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