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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,671.51, 42,996.31 and 13,675.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,671.51, 42,996.31 and 13,675.98 is: 20,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,671.51 : 42,996.31 = 13,675.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,671.51/42,996.31 = 13,675.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,671.51x = 42,996.31 × 13,675.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,671.51x = 588,016,675.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,016,675.63/28,671.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.74

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