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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,769.73, 43,158.84 and 14,737.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,769.73, 43,158.84 and 14,737.69 is: 22,108.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,769.73 : 43,158.84 = 14,737.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,769.73/43,158.84 = 14,737.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,769.73x = 43,158.84 × 14,737.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,769.73x = 636,061,604.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,061,604.68/28,769.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,108.71

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