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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,469.12, 42,708.23 and 14,423.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,469.12, 42,708.23 and 14,423.45 is: 21,637.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,469.12 : 42,708.23 = 14,423.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,469.12/42,708.23 = 14,423.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,469.12x = 42,708.23 × 14,423.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,469.12x = 615,999,734.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,999,734.34/28,469.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.47

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