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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,214.19, 42,296.31 and 10,696.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,214.19, 42,296.31 and 10,696.32 is: 16,035.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,214.19 : 42,296.31 = 10,696.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,214.19/42,296.31 = 10,696.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,214.19x = 42,296.31 × 10,696.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,214.19x = 452,414,866.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,414,866.58/28,214.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,035.01

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