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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,533.08, 42,806.64 and 11,004.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,533.08, 42,806.64 and 11,004.14 is: 16,508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,533.08 : 42,806.64 = 11,004.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,533.08/42,806.64 = 11,004.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,533.08x = 42,806.64 × 11,004.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,533.08x = 471,050,259.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,050,259.49/28,533.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,508.92

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