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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,247.84, 42,320.12 and 13,227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,247.84, 42,320.12 and 13,227.40 is: 19,816.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,247.84 : 42,320.12 = 13,227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,247.84/42,320.12 = 13,227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,247.84x = 42,320.12 × 13,227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,247.84x = 559,785,216.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,785,216.46/28,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,816.92

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