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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,666.19, 43,015.89 and 12,024.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,666.19, 43,015.89 and 12,024.74 is: 18,044.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,666.19 : 43,015.89 = 12,024.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,666.19/43,015.89 = 12,024.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,666.19x = 43,015.89 × 12,024.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,666.19x = 517,254,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,254,893.12/28,666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,044.08

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