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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,794, 43,191 and 12,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,794, 43,191 and 12,378 is: 18,567

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,794 : 43,191 = 12,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,794/43,191 = 12,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,794x = 43,191 × 12,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,794x = 534,618,198
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,618,198/28,794
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,567

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