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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.82, 42,343.96 and 12,637.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.82, 42,343.96 and 12,637.80 is: 18,960.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.82 : 42,343.96 = 12,637.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.82/42,343.96 = 12,637.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.82x = 42,343.96 × 12,637.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.82x = 535,134,497.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,134,497.69/28,223.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,960.39

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