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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,673.68, 42,962.04 and 13,889.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,673.68, 42,962.04 and 13,889.68 is: 20,811.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,673.68 : 42,962.04 = 13,889.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,673.68/42,962.04 = 13,889.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,673.68x = 42,962.04 × 13,889.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,673.68x = 596,728,987.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,728,987.75/28,673.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.04

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