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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,002.96, 41,992.20 and 14,852.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,002.96, 41,992.20 and 14,852.34 is: 22,272.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,002.96 : 41,992.20 = 14,852.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,002.96/41,992.20 = 14,852.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,002.96x = 41,992.20 × 14,852.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,002.96x = 623,682,431.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,682,431.75/28,002.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,272.02

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