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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,895.42, 43,377.69 and 17,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,895.42, 43,377.69 and 17,214.14 is: 25,841.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,895.42 : 43,377.69 = 17,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,895.42/43,377.69 = 17,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,895.42x = 43,377.69 × 17,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,895.42x = 746,709,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,709,628.54/28,895.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,841.80

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