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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,803.78, 43,214.58 and 12,171.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,803.78, 43,214.58 and 12,171.24 is: 18,260.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,803.78 : 43,214.58 = 12,171.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,803.78/43,214.58 = 12,171.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,803.78x = 43,214.58 × 12,171.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,803.78x = 525,975,024.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,975,024.68/28,803.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.62

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