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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,088.64, 42,151.32 and 14,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,088.64, 42,151.32 and 14,950.44 is: 22,435.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,088.64 : 42,151.32 = 14,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,088.64/42,151.32 = 14,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,088.64x = 42,151.32 × 14,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,088.64x = 630,180,780.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,180,780.58/28,088.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,435.43

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