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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,567.52, 42,878.95 and 13,786.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,567.52, 42,878.95 and 13,786.82 is: 20,693.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,567.52 : 42,878.95 = 13,786.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,567.52/42,878.95 = 13,786.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,567.52x = 42,878.95 × 13,786.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,567.52x = 591,164,365.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,164,365.44/28,567.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,693.58

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