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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,215.56, 42,323.88 and 9,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,215.56, 42,323.88 and 9,492.14 is: 14,238.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,215.56 : 42,323.88 = 9,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,215.56/42,323.88 = 9,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,215.56x = 42,323.88 × 9,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,215.56x = 401,744,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,744,194.30/28,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,238.39

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