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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.96, 42,381.36 and 14,944.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.96, 42,381.36 and 14,944.14 is: 22,408.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.96 : 42,381.36 = 14,944.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.96/42,381.36 = 14,944.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.96x = 42,381.36 × 14,944.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.96x = 633,352,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,352,977.23/28,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,408.50

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