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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,130.64, 42,171.66 and 13,332

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,130.64, 42,171.66 and 13,332 is: 19,986.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,130.64 : 42,171.66 = 13,332 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,130.64/42,171.66 = 13,332/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,130.64x = 42,171.66 × 13,332
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,130.64x = 562,232,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,232,571.12/28,130.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,986.48

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