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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,314.28, 42,477.98 and 9,593.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,314.28, 42,477.98 and 9,593.32 is: 14,392.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,314.28 : 42,477.98 = 9,593.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,314.28/42,477.98 = 9,593.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,314.28x = 42,477.98 × 9,593.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,314.28x = 407,504,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,504,855.09/28,314.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,392.20

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