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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,208.28, 42,294.60 and 14,151.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,208.28, 42,294.60 and 14,151.54 is: 21,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,208.28 : 42,294.60 = 14,151.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,208.28/42,294.60 = 14,151.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,208.28x = 42,294.60 × 14,151.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,208.28x = 598,533,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,533,723.68/28,208.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,218.37

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