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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,364.67, 42,528.78 and 13,573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,364.67, 42,528.78 and 13,573.26 is: 20,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,364.67 : 42,528.78 = 13,573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,364.67/42,528.78 = 13,573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,364.67x = 42,528.78 × 13,573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,364.67x = 577,254,188.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,254,188.42/28,364.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,351.17

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