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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,588.23, 42,896.96 and 13,612.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,588.23, 42,896.96 and 13,612.29 is: 20,425.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,588.23 : 42,896.96 = 13,612.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,588.23/42,896.96 = 13,612.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,588.23x = 42,896.96 × 13,612.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,588.23x = 583,925,791.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,925,791.58/28,588.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,425.39

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