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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.12, 42,305.52 and 10,693.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.12, 42,305.52 and 10,693.44 is: 16,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.12 : 42,305.52 = 10,693.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.12/42,305.52 = 10,693.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.12x = 42,305.52 × 10,693.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.12x = 452,391,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,391,539.79/28,233.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.43

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