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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,202.61, 42,297.02 and 12,411.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,202.61, 42,297.02 and 12,411.63 is: 18,614.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,202.61 : 42,297.02 = 12,411.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,202.61/42,297.02 = 12,411.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,202.61x = 42,297.02 × 12,411.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,202.61x = 524,974,946.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,974,946.83/28,202.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,614.41

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