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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,223.96, 42,355.38 and 9,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,223.96, 42,355.38 and 9,755.96 is: 14,640.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,223.96 : 42,355.38 = 9,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,223.96/42,355.38 = 9,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,223.96x = 42,355.38 × 9,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,223.96x = 413,217,393.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,217,393.06/28,223.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,640.66

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