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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,787.52, 43,169.94 and 13,992.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,787.52, 43,169.94 and 13,992.06 is: 20,982.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,787.52 : 43,169.94 = 13,992.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,787.52/43,169.94 = 13,992.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,787.52x = 43,169.94 × 13,992.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,787.52x = 604,036,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,036,390.68/28,787.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,982.58

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