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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.93, 42,346.29 and 13,493.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.93, 42,346.29 and 13,493.23 is: 20,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.93 : 42,346.29 = 13,493.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.93/42,346.29 = 13,493.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.93x = 42,346.29 × 13,493.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.93x = 571,388,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,388,230.62/28,273.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,209.01

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