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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.26, 42,263.37 and 9,453.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.26, 42,263.37 and 9,453.78 is: 14,182.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.26 : 42,263.37 = 9,453.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.26/42,263.37 = 9,453.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.26x = 42,263.37 × 9,453.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.26x = 399,548,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,548,602.04/28,171.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,182.84

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