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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,664.73, 42,977.47 and 14,597.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,664.73, 42,977.47 and 14,597.53 is: 21,886.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,664.73 : 42,977.47 = 14,597.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,664.73/42,977.47 = 14,597.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,664.73x = 42,977.47 × 14,597.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,664.73x = 627,364,907.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,364,907.65/28,664.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,886.30

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