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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,221, 42,331.50 and 9,753

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,221, 42,331.50 and 9,753 is: 14,629.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,221 : 42,331.50 = 9,753 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,221/42,331.50 = 9,753/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,221x = 42,331.50 × 9,753
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,221x = 412,859,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,859,119.50/28,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,629.50

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