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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,248.78, 42,378.58 and 14,211.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,248.78, 42,378.58 and 14,211.84 is: 21,320.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,248.78 : 42,378.58 = 14,211.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,248.78/42,378.58 = 14,211.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,248.78x = 42,378.58 × 14,211.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,248.78x = 602,277,598.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,277,598.39/28,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.48

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