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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,874.24, 43,369.60 and 17,210.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,874.24, 43,369.60 and 17,210.24 is: 25,850.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,874.24 : 43,369.60 = 17,210.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,874.24/43,369.60 = 17,210.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,874.24x = 43,369.60 × 17,210.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,874.24x = 746,401,224.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,401,224.70/28,874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,850.07

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