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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,001.40, 41,987.52 and 13,206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,001.40, 41,987.52 and 13,206.35 is: 19,802.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,001.40 : 41,987.52 = 13,206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,001.40/41,987.52 = 13,206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,001.40x = 41,987.52 × 13,206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,001.40x = 554,501,608.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,501,608.78/28,001.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,802.64

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