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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,663.89, 42,998.55 and 11,135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,663.89, 42,998.55 and 11,135.07 is: 16,703.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,663.89 : 42,998.55 = 11,135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,663.89/42,998.55 = 11,135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,663.89x = 42,998.55 × 11,135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,663.89x = 478,791,864.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,791,864.15/28,663.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,703.66

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