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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.98, 42,295.86 and 9,475.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.98, 42,295.86 and 9,475.85 is: 14,215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.98 : 42,295.86 = 9,475.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.98/42,295.86 = 9,475.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.98x = 42,295.86 × 9,475.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.98x = 400,789,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,789,224.98/28,193.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,215.42

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