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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,164.92, 42,271.62 and 14,665.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,164.92, 42,271.62 and 14,665.64 is: 22,011.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,164.92 : 42,271.62 = 14,665.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,164.92/42,271.62 = 14,665.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,164.92x = 42,271.62 × 14,665.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,164.92x = 619,940,361.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,940,361.14/28,164.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,011.08

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