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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,299.56, 42,429.02 and 13,298.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,299.56, 42,429.02 and 13,298.22 is: 19,937.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,299.56 : 42,429.02 = 13,298.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,299.56/42,429.02 = 13,298.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,299.56x = 42,429.02 × 13,298.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,299.56x = 564,230,375.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,230,375.85/28,299.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,937.78

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