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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,627.51, 42,941.54 and 10,853.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,627.51, 42,941.54 and 10,853.39 is: 16,280.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,627.51 : 42,941.54 = 10,853.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,627.51/42,941.54 = 10,853.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,627.51x = 42,941.54 × 10,853.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,627.51x = 466,061,011.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,061,011.85/28,627.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,280.18

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