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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,243.44, 42,350.68 and 14,923.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,243.44, 42,350.68 and 14,923.58 is: 22,377.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,243.44 : 42,350.68 = 14,923.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,243.44/42,350.68 = 14,923.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,243.44x = 42,350.68 × 14,923.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,243.44x = 632,023,761.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,023,761.03/28,243.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.72

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