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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,565.76, 42,851.52 and 9,843.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,565.76, 42,851.52 and 9,843.33 is: 14,765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,565.76 : 42,851.52 = 9,843.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,565.76/42,851.52 = 9,843.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,565.76x = 42,851.52 × 9,843.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,565.76x = 421,801,652.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,801,652.36/28,565.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,765.99

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