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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,617.96, 42,901.50 and 10,836.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,617.96, 42,901.50 and 10,836.24 is: 16,244.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,617.96 : 42,901.50 = 10,836.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,617.96/42,901.50 = 10,836.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,617.96x = 42,901.50 × 10,836.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,617.96x = 464,890,950.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,890,950.36/28,617.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,244.73

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