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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,284.97, 42,432.92 and 10,753.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,284.97, 42,432.92 and 10,753.43 is: 16,132.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,284.97 : 42,432.92 = 10,753.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,284.97/42,432.92 = 10,753.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,284.97x = 42,432.92 × 10,753.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,284.97x = 456,299,381.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,299,381.15/28,284.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,132.22

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