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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.36, 42,318.48 and 13,222.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.36, 42,318.48 and 13,222.28 is: 19,817.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.36 : 42,318.48 = 13,222.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.36/42,318.48 = 13,222.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.36x = 42,318.48 × 13,222.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.36x = 559,546,791.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,546,791.73/28,235.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,817.24

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