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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,298.78, 42,383.46 and 13,518.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,298.78, 42,383.46 and 13,518.08 is: 20,246.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,298.78 : 42,383.46 = 13,518.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,298.78/42,383.46 = 13,518.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,298.78x = 42,383.46 × 13,518.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,298.78x = 572,943,108.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,943,108.92/28,298.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.21

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