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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,571.28, 42,884.61 and 13,790.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,571.28, 42,884.61 and 13,790.58 is: 20,699.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,571.28 : 42,884.61 = 13,790.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,571.28/42,884.61 = 13,790.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,571.28x = 42,884.61 × 13,790.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,571.28x = 591,403,430.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,403,430.55/28,571.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.23

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