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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,299.03, 42,383.83 and 13,518.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,299.03, 42,383.83 and 13,518.33 is: 20,246.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,299.03 : 42,383.83 = 13,518.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,299.03/42,383.83 = 13,518.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,299.03x = 42,383.83 × 13,518.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,299.03x = 572,958,600.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,958,600.60/28,299.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,246.58

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