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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,431.64, 42,652.74 and 9,710.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,431.64, 42,652.74 and 9,710.64 is: 14,567.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,431.64 : 42,652.74 = 9,710.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,431.64/42,652.74 = 9,710.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,431.64x = 42,652.74 × 9,710.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,431.64x = 414,185,403.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,185,403.15/28,431.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,567.76

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