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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,033.86, 41,992.47 and 13,254.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,033.86, 41,992.47 and 13,254.60 is: 19,854.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,033.86 : 41,992.47 = 13,254.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,033.86/41,992.47 = 13,254.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,033.86x = 41,992.47 × 13,254.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,033.86x = 556,593,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,593,392.86/28,033.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,854.33

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