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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,364, 42,565.48 and 9,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,364, 42,565.48 and 9,896 is: 14,850.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,364 : 42,565.48 = 9,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,364/42,565.48 = 9,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,364x = 42,565.48 × 9,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,364x = 421,227,990.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,227,990.08/28,364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,850.80

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