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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,725.23, 43,086.74 and 14,685.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,725.23, 43,086.74 and 14,685.10 is: 22,027.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,725.23 : 43,086.74 = 14,685.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,725.23/43,086.74 = 14,685.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,725.23x = 43,086.74 × 14,685.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,725.23x = 632,732,904.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,732,904.43/28,725.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.08

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