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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,266.57, 42,399.86 and 9,546.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,266.57, 42,399.86 and 9,546.66 is: 14,319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,266.57 : 42,399.86 = 9,546.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,266.57/42,399.86 = 9,546.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,266.57x = 42,399.86 × 9,546.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,266.57x = 404,776,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,776,999.73/28,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,319.99

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