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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,253.07, 42,327.93 and 13,232.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,253.07, 42,327.93 and 13,232.62 is: 19,824.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,253.07 : 42,327.93 = 13,232.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,253.07/42,327.93 = 13,232.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,253.07x = 42,327.93 × 13,232.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,253.07x = 560,109,413.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,109,413.08/28,253.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,824.73

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