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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.70, 42,004.05 and 14,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.70, 42,004.05 and 14,880.70 is: 22,321.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.70 : 42,004.05 = 14,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.70/42,004.05 = 14,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.70x = 42,004.05 × 14,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.70x = 625,049,666.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,049,666.84/28,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,321.05

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