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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,794.78, 43,191.36 and 15,729.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,794.78, 43,191.36 and 15,729.89 is: 23,594.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,794.78 : 43,191.36 = 15,729.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,794.78/43,191.36 = 15,729.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,794.78x = 43,191.36 × 15,729.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,794.78x = 679,395,125.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,395,125.79/28,794.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,594.39

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