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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,364.68, 42,573.24 and 14,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,364.68, 42,573.24 and 14,334.56 is: 21,515.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,364.68 : 42,573.24 = 14,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,364.68/42,573.24 = 14,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,364.68x = 42,573.24 × 14,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,364.68x = 610,268,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,268,663.17/28,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,515.09

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