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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.24, 42,370.32 and 14,206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.24, 42,370.32 and 14,206.34 is: 21,312.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.24 : 42,370.32 = 14,206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.24/42,370.32 = 14,206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.24x = 42,370.32 × 14,206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.24x = 601,927,171.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,927,171.83/28,243.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.26

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