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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,005.70, 42,008.55 and 14,883.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,005.70, 42,008.55 and 14,883.70 is: 22,325.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,005.70 : 42,008.55 = 14,883.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,005.70/42,008.55 = 14,883.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,005.70x = 42,008.55 × 14,883.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,005.70x = 625,242,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,242,655.64/28,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,325.55

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