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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,210.83, 42,316.71 and 13,416.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,210.83, 42,316.71 and 13,416.75 is: 20,125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,210.83 : 42,316.71 = 13,416.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,210.83/42,316.71 = 13,416.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,210.83x = 42,316.71 × 13,416.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,210.83x = 567,752,718.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,752,718.89/28,210.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,125.35

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