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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512.93, 42,707.10 and 14,448.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512.93, 42,707.10 and 14,448.81 is: 21,641.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512.93 : 42,707.10 = 14,448.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512.93/42,707.10 = 14,448.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512.93x = 42,707.10 × 14,448.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512.93x = 617,066,681.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,066,681.40/28,512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.65

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