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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,098.23, 42,170.99 and 14,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,098.23, 42,170.99 and 14,054.04 is: 21,092.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,098.23 : 42,170.99 = 14,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,098.23/42,170.99 = 14,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,098.23x = 42,170.99 × 14,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,098.23x = 592,672,710.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,672,710.03/28,098.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.89

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