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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,695.46, 43,017.27 and 10,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,695.46, 43,017.27 and 10,223.14 is: 15,325.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,695.46 : 43,017.27 = 10,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,695.46/43,017.27 = 10,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,695.46x = 43,017.27 × 10,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,695.46x = 439,771,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,771,573.63/28,695.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,325.48

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