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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.17, 43,228.69 and 10,086.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.17, 43,228.69 and 10,086.32 is: 15,136.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.17 : 43,228.69 = 10,086.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.17/43,228.69 = 10,086.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.17x = 43,228.69 × 10,086.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.17x = 436,018,483.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,018,483.38/28,806.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.29

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