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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,204.98, 42,305.04 and 10,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,204.98, 42,305.04 and 10,674.96 is: 16,011.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,204.98 : 42,305.04 = 10,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,204.98/42,305.04 = 10,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,204.98x = 42,305.04 × 10,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,204.98x = 451,604,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,604,609.80/28,204.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.52

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