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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,136.60, 42,204.90 and 14,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,136.60, 42,204.90 and 14,982.20 is: 22,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,136.60 : 42,204.90 = 14,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,136.60/42,204.90 = 14,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,136.60x = 42,204.90 × 14,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,136.60x = 632,322,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,322,252.78/28,136.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,473.30

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