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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,003.02, 41,997.24 and 13,208.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,003.02, 41,997.24 and 13,208.02 is: 19,808.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,003.02 : 41,997.24 = 13,208.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,003.02/41,997.24 = 13,208.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,003.02x = 41,997.24 × 13,208.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,003.02x = 554,700,385.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,700,385.86/28,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.59

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