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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,398.72, 42,611.04 and 14,557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,398.72, 42,611.04 and 14,557.44 is: 21,842.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,398.72 : 42,611.04 = 14,557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,398.72/42,611.04 = 14,557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,398.72x = 42,611.04 × 14,557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,398.72x = 620,307,658.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,307,658.14/28,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,842.80

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