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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,675.14, 42,994.08 and 9,953.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,675.14, 42,994.08 and 9,953.76 is: 14,924.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,675.14 : 42,994.08 = 9,953.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,675.14/42,994.08 = 9,953.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,675.14x = 42,994.08 × 9,953.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,675.14x = 427,952,753.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,952,753.74/28,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,924.17

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