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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.23, 42,405.24 and 11,618.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.23, 42,405.24 and 11,618.81 is: 17,432.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.23 : 42,405.24 = 11,618.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.23/42,405.24 = 11,618.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.23x = 42,405.24 × 11,618.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.23x = 492,698,426.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,698,426.56/28,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,432.49

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