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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,366.65, 42,492.62 and 14,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,366.65, 42,492.62 and 14,307.12 is: 21,431.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,366.65 : 42,492.62 = 14,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,366.65/42,492.62 = 14,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,366.65x = 42,492.62 × 14,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,366.65x = 607,947,049.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,947,049.22/28,366.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,431.75

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