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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,663.60, 42,995.40 and 14,666.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,663.60, 42,995.40 and 14,666.80 is: 22,000.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,663.60 : 42,995.40 = 14,666.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,663.60/42,995.40 = 14,666.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,663.60x = 42,995.40 × 14,666.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,663.60x = 630,604,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,604,932.72/28,663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,000.20

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