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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,675.14, 43,002.96 and 10,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,675.14, 43,002.96 and 10,901.51 is: 16,348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,675.14 : 43,002.96 = 10,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,675.14/43,002.96 = 10,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,675.14x = 43,002.96 × 10,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,675.14x = 468,797,265.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,797,265.10/28,675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,348.56

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