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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,762.96, 43,168.98 and 11,245.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,762.96, 43,168.98 and 11,245.12 is: 16,877.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,762.96 : 43,168.98 = 11,245.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,762.96/43,168.98 = 11,245.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,762.96x = 43,168.98 × 11,245.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,762.96x = 485,440,360.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,440,360.38/28,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,877.27

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