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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,245.96, 42,371.04 and 9,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,245.96, 42,371.04 and 9,525.96 is: 14,289.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,245.96 : 42,371.04 = 9,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,245.96/42,371.04 = 9,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,245.96x = 42,371.04 × 9,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,245.96x = 403,624,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,624,832.20/28,245.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,289.65

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