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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,151.53, 42,207.82 and 14,096.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,151.53, 42,207.82 and 14,096.41 is: 21,134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,151.53 : 42,207.82 = 14,096.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,151.53/42,207.82 = 14,096.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,151.53x = 42,207.82 × 14,096.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,151.53x = 594,978,735.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,978,735.93/28,151.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.86

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