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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,233.26, 42,349.88 and 9,765.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,233.26, 42,349.88 and 9,765.26 is: 14,647.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,233.26 : 42,349.88 = 9,765.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,233.26/42,349.88 = 9,765.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,233.26x = 42,349.88 × 9,765.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,233.26x = 413,557,589.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,557,589.17/28,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,647.89

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