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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,889.97, 43,275.26 and 17,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,889.97, 43,275.26 and 17,007.13 is: 25,475.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,889.97 : 43,275.26 = 17,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,889.97/43,275.26 = 17,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,889.97x = 43,275.26 × 17,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,889.97x = 735,987,972.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,987,972.60/28,889.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,475.55

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