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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,293.71, 42,458.99 and 10,763.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,293.71, 42,458.99 and 10,763.69 is: 16,152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,293.71 : 42,458.99 = 10,763.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,293.71/42,458.99 = 10,763.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,293.71x = 42,458.99 × 10,763.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,293.71x = 457,015,139.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,015,139.96/28,293.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,152.54

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