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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,704.26, 43,016.30 and 13,909.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,704.26, 43,016.30 and 13,909.25 is: 20,844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,704.26 : 43,016.30 = 13,909.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,704.26/43,016.30 = 13,909.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,704.26x = 43,016.30 × 13,909.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,704.26x = 598,324,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,324,401.23/28,704.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,844.45

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