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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,001.28, 42,015.48 and 13,963.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,001.28, 42,015.48 and 13,963.31 is: 20,951.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,001.28 : 42,015.48 = 13,963.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,001.28/42,015.48 = 13,963.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,001.28x = 42,015.48 × 13,963.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,001.28x = 586,675,172.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,675,172.04/28,001.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,951.73

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