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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.80, 42,335.70 and 10,692.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.80, 42,335.70 and 10,692.70 is: 16,039.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.80 : 42,335.70 = 10,692.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.80/42,335.70 = 10,692.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.80x = 42,335.70 × 10,692.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.80x = 452,682,939.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,682,939.39/28,223.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,039.05

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