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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,874.28, 43,269.95 and 17,000.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,874.28, 43,269.95 and 17,000.01 is: 25,475.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,874.28 : 43,269.95 = 17,000.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,874.28/43,269.95 = 17,000.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,874.28x = 43,269.95 × 17,000.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,874.28x = 735,589,625.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,589,625.20/28,874.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.60

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