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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,031.06, 42,022.02 and 14,892.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,031.06, 42,022.02 and 14,892.86 is: 22,326.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,031.06 : 42,022.02 = 14,892.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,031.06/42,022.02 = 14,892.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,031.06x = 42,022.02 × 14,892.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,031.06x = 625,828,060.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,828,060.78/28,031.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,326.24

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