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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.84, 42,391.22 and 14,205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.84, 42,391.22 and 14,205.48 is: 21,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.84 : 42,391.22 = 14,205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.84/42,391.22 = 14,205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.84x = 42,391.22 × 14,205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.84x = 602,187,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,187,627.89/28,252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,314.23

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