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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,734.65, 43,122.98 and 14,706.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,734.65, 43,122.98 and 14,706.46 is: 22,070.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,734.65 : 43,122.98 = 14,706.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,734.65/43,122.98 = 14,706.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,734.65x = 43,122.98 × 14,706.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,734.65x = 634,186,471.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,186,471.12/28,734.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,070.44

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