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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.54, 41,989.22 and 13,207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.54, 41,989.22 and 13,207.49 is: 19,804.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.54 : 41,989.22 = 13,207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.54/41,989.22 = 13,207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.54x = 41,989.22 × 13,207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.54x = 554,572,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,572,203.26/28,002.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,804.35

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