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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.04, 42,247.26 and 14,861.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.04, 42,247.26 and 14,861.52 is: 22,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.04 : 42,247.26 = 14,861.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.04/42,247.26 = 14,861.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.04x = 42,247.26 × 14,861.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.04x = 627,858,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,858,499.44/28,220.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.68

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