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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,597.65, 42,901.86 and 10,833.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,597.65, 42,901.86 and 10,833.63 is: 16,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,597.65 : 42,901.86 = 10,833.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,597.65/42,901.86 = 10,833.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,597.65x = 42,901.86 × 10,833.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,597.65x = 464,782,608.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,782,608.87/28,597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,252.48

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