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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,666.73, 42,980.47 and 14,599.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,666.73, 42,980.47 and 14,599.53 is: 21,889.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,666.73 : 42,980.47 = 14,599.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,666.73/42,980.47 = 14,599.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,666.73x = 42,980.47 × 14,599.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,666.73x = 627,494,661.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,494,661.18/28,666.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,889.30

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