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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,606.72, 42,897.92 and 11,073.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,606.72, 42,897.92 and 11,073.28 is: 16,605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,606.72 : 42,897.92 = 11,073.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,606.72/42,897.92 = 11,073.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,606.72x = 42,897.92 × 11,073.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,606.72x = 475,020,679.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,020,679.58/28,606.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,605.21

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