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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.66, 42,269.34 and 12,368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.66, 42,269.34 and 12,368.56 is: 18,558.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.66 : 42,269.34 = 12,368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.66/42,269.34 = 12,368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.66x = 42,269.34 × 12,368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.66x = 522,810,867.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,810,867.95/28,171.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,558.04

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