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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,291.65, 42,412.37 and 14,233.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,291.65, 42,412.37 and 14,233.29 is: 21,337.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,291.65 : 42,412.37 = 14,233.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,291.65/42,412.37 = 14,233.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,291.65x = 42,412.37 × 14,233.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,291.65x = 603,667,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,667,490.63/28,291.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,337.30

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