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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,215.73, 42,333.72 and 10,446.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,215.73, 42,333.72 and 10,446.76 is: 15,673.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,215.73 : 42,333.72 = 10,446.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,215.73/42,333.72 = 10,446.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,215.73x = 42,333.72 × 10,446.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,215.73x = 442,250,212.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,250,212.75/28,215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,673.89

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