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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,663.73, 42,975.97 and 14,596.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,663.73, 42,975.97 and 14,596.53 is: 21,884.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,663.73 : 42,975.97 = 14,596.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,663.73/42,975.97 = 14,596.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,663.73x = 42,975.97 × 14,596.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,663.73x = 627,300,053.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,300,053.63/28,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,884.80

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