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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,692, 43,039.62 and 10,224

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,692, 43,039.62 and 10,224 is: 15,336.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,692 : 43,039.62 = 10,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,692/43,039.62 = 10,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,692x = 43,039.62 × 10,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,692x = 440,037,074.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,037,074.88/28,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,336.58

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