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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,734.08, 43,008.77 and 15,373.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,734.08, 43,008.77 and 15,373.73 is: 23,011.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,734.08 : 43,008.77 = 15,373.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,734.08/43,008.77 = 15,373.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,734.08x = 43,008.77 × 15,373.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,734.08x = 661,205,363.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,205,363.57/28,734.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,011.19

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