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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,776.83, 43,205.58 and 14,746.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,776.83, 43,205.58 and 14,746.91 is: 22,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,776.83 : 43,205.58 = 14,746.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,776.83/43,205.58 = 14,746.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,776.83x = 43,205.58 × 14,746.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,776.83x = 637,148,583.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,148,583.73/28,776.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.03

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