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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,908.90, 43,276.95 and 17,216.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,908.90, 43,276.95 and 17,216.10 is: 25,772.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,908.90 : 43,276.95 = 17,216.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,908.90/43,276.95 = 17,216.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,908.90x = 43,276.95 × 17,216.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,908.90x = 745,060,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,060,298.90/28,908.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,772.70

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