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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,265.96, 42,399.12 and 9,793.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,265.96, 42,399.12 and 9,793.64 is: 14,690.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,265.96 : 42,399.12 = 9,793.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,265.96/42,399.12 = 9,793.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,265.96x = 42,399.12 × 9,793.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,265.96x = 415,241,717.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,241,717.60/28,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,690.52

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