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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,133.60, 42,200.40 and 14,979.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,133.60, 42,200.40 and 14,979.20 is: 22,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,133.60 : 42,200.40 = 14,979.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,133.60/42,200.40 = 14,979.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,133.60x = 42,200.40 × 14,979.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,133.60x = 632,128,231.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,128,231.68/28,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.80

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