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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,709.36, 43,062.84 and 9,993.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,709.36, 43,062.84 and 9,993.68 is: 14,990.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,709.36 : 43,062.84 = 9,993.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,709.36/43,062.84 = 9,993.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,709.36x = 43,062.84 × 9,993.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,709.36x = 430,356,242.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,356,242.85/28,709.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,990.10

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