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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,670, 42,993.94 and 11,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,670, 42,993.94 and 11,137.52 is: 16,701.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,670 : 42,993.94 = 11,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,670/42,993.94 = 11,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,670x = 42,993.94 × 11,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,670x = 478,845,866.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,845,866.63/28,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,701.98

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