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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,264.56, 42,419.88 and 14,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,264.56, 42,419.88 and 14,417.52 is: 21,638.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,264.56 : 42,419.88 = 14,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,264.56/42,419.88 = 14,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,264.56x = 42,419.88 × 14,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,264.56x = 611,589,468.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,589,468.30/28,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.03

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