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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.93, 42,306.24 and 9,497.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.93, 42,306.24 and 9,497.46 is: 14,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.93 : 42,306.24 = 9,497.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.93/42,306.24 = 9,497.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.93x = 42,306.24 × 9,497.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.93x = 401,801,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,801,822.15/28,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,236.21

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