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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.64, 41,975.01 and 14,832.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.64, 41,975.01 and 14,832.18 is: 22,228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.64 : 41,975.01 = 14,832.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.64/41,975.01 = 14,832.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.64x = 41,975.01 × 14,832.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.64x = 622,580,903.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,580,903.82/28,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,228.97

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