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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.09, 42,421.38 and 14,225.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.09, 42,421.38 and 14,225.62 is: 21,344.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.09 : 42,421.38 = 14,225.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.09/42,421.38 = 14,225.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.09x = 42,421.38 × 14,225.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.09x = 603,470,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,470,431.76/28,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,344.34

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