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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,729.72, 43,099.44 and 14,695.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,729.72, 43,099.44 and 14,695.84 is: 22,046.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,729.72 : 43,099.44 = 14,695.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,729.72/43,099.44 = 14,695.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,729.72x = 43,099.44 × 14,695.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,729.72x = 633,382,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,382,474.33/28,729.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.25

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