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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,222.71, 42,353.51 and 9,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,222.71, 42,353.51 and 9,754.71 is: 14,638.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,222.71 : 42,353.51 = 9,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,222.71/42,353.51 = 9,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,222.71x = 42,353.51 × 9,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,222.71x = 413,146,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,146,158.76/28,222.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,638.78

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