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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,147.67, 42,221.48 and 13,348.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,147.67, 42,221.48 and 13,348.52 is: 20,022.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,147.67 : 42,221.48 = 13,348.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,147.67/42,221.48 = 13,348.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,147.67x = 42,221.48 × 13,348.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,147.67x = 563,594,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,594,270.21/28,147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,022.77

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