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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,710.56, 43,074.48 and 10,244

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,710.56, 43,074.48 and 10,244 is: 15,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,710.56 : 43,074.48 = 10,244 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,710.56/43,074.48 = 10,244/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,710.56x = 43,074.48 × 10,244
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,710.56x = 441,254,973.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,254,973.12/28,710.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.08

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