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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,150.53, 42,206.33 and 14,095.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,150.53, 42,206.33 and 14,095.41 is: 21,133.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,150.53 : 42,206.33 = 14,095.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,150.53/42,206.33 = 14,095.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,150.53x = 42,206.33 × 14,095.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,150.53x = 594,915,455.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,915,455.47/28,150.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.37

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