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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,093.80, 42,140.70 and 14,971.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,093.80, 42,140.70 and 14,971.80 is: 22,457.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,093.80 : 42,140.70 = 14,971.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,093.80/42,140.70 = 14,971.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,093.80x = 42,140.70 × 14,971.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,093.80x = 630,922,132.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,922,132.26/28,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,457.70

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