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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,065.30, 42,067.82 and 13,997.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,065.30, 42,067.82 and 13,997.54 is: 20,981.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,065.30 : 42,067.82 = 13,997.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,065.30/42,067.82 = 13,997.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,065.30x = 42,067.82 × 13,997.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,065.30x = 588,845,896.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,845,896.69/28,065.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.28

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