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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.78, 42,253.41 and 9,448.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.78, 42,253.41 and 9,448.63 is: 14,171.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.78 : 42,253.41 = 9,448.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.78/42,253.41 = 9,448.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.78x = 42,253.41 × 9,448.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.78x = 399,236,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,236,837.33/28,171.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,171.52

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