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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,570.57, 42,883.50 and 13,789.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,570.57, 42,883.50 and 13,789.89 is: 20,698.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,570.57 : 42,883.50 = 13,789.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,570.57/42,883.50 = 13,789.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,570.57x = 42,883.50 × 13,789.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,570.57x = 591,358,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,358,678.87/28,570.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,698.18

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