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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,454.52, 42,687.54 and 9,987.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,454.52, 42,687.54 and 9,987.96 is: 14,983.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,454.52 : 42,687.54 = 9,987.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,454.52/42,687.54 = 9,987.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,454.52x = 42,687.54 × 9,987.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,454.52x = 426,361,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,361,442.02/28,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,983.96

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