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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,759.98, 43,144.22 and 14,727.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,759.98, 43,144.22 and 14,727.94 is: 22,094.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,759.98 : 43,144.22 = 14,727.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,759.98/43,144.22 = 14,727.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,759.98x = 43,144.22 × 14,727.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,759.98x = 635,425,483.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,425,483.51/28,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,094.09

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