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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,253.39, 42,382.44 and 14,206.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,253.39, 42,382.44 and 14,206.19 is: 21,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,253.39 : 42,382.44 = 14,206.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,253.39/42,382.44 = 14,206.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,253.39x = 42,382.44 × 14,206.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,253.39x = 602,092,872.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,092,872.54/28,253.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.46

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