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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,023.36, 42,047.52 and 14,693.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,023.36, 42,047.52 and 14,693.28 is: 22,046.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,023.36 : 42,047.52 = 14,693.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,023.36/42,047.52 = 14,693.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,023.36x = 42,047.52 × 14,693.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,023.36x = 617,815,984.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,815,984.67/28,023.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.46

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