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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,657.13, 42,971.87 and 12,012.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,657.13, 42,971.87 and 12,012.69 is: 18,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,657.13 : 42,971.87 = 12,012.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,657.13/42,971.87 = 12,012.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,657.13x = 42,971.87 × 12,012.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,657.13x = 516,207,692.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,207,692.97/28,657.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,013.24

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