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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.05, 42,333.06 and 14,924.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.05, 42,333.06 and 14,924.53 is: 22,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.05 : 42,333.06 = 14,924.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.05/42,333.06 = 14,924.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.05x = 42,333.06 × 14,924.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.05x = 631,801,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,801,023.96/28,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,363.02

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