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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,649.86, 42,957.12 and 9,925.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,649.86, 42,957.12 and 9,925.54 is: 14,882.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,649.86 : 42,957.12 = 9,925.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,649.86/42,957.12 = 9,925.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,649.86x = 42,957.12 × 9,925.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,649.86x = 426,372,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,372,612.84/28,649.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.19

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