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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,376.93, 42,591.63 and 14,346.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,376.93, 42,591.63 and 14,346.83 is: 21,533.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,376.93 : 42,591.63 = 14,346.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,376.93/42,591.63 = 14,346.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,376.93x = 42,591.63 × 14,346.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,376.93x = 611,054,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,054,875.03/28,376.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,533.51

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