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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,287.46, 42,366.55 and 13,506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,287.46, 42,366.55 and 13,506.72 is: 20,229.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,287.46 : 42,366.55 = 13,506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,287.46/42,366.55 = 13,506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,287.46x = 42,366.55 × 13,506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,287.46x = 572,233,234.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,233,234.13/28,287.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,229.22

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