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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,643.92, 42,968.85 and 9,923.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,643.92, 42,968.85 and 9,923.92 is: 14,886.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,643.92 : 42,968.85 = 9,923.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,643.92/42,968.85 = 9,923.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,643.92x = 42,968.85 × 9,923.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,643.92x = 426,419,429.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,419,429.89/28,643.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,886.91

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