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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.71, 42,355.01 and 9,755.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.71, 42,355.01 and 9,755.71 is: 14,640.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.71 : 42,355.01 = 9,755.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.71/42,355.01 = 9,755.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.71x = 42,355.01 × 9,755.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.71x = 413,203,194.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,203,194.61/28,223.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,640.29

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