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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,886.92, 43,364.94 and 17,205.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,886.92, 43,364.94 and 17,205.64 is: 25,829.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,886.92 : 43,364.94 = 17,205.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,886.92/43,364.94 = 17,205.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,886.92x = 43,364.94 × 17,205.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,886.92x = 746,121,546.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,121,546.26/28,886.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,829.04

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