Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,715.52, 43,073.28 and 12,288
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,715.52, 43,073.28 and 12,288 is: 18,432
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,715.52 : 43,073.28 = 12,288 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,715.52/43,073.28 = 12,288/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,715.52x = 43,073.28 × 12,288 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,715.52x = 529,284,464.64 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 529,284,464.64/28,715.52 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,432
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