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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,807.29, 43,217.01 and 12,177.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,807.29, 43,217.01 and 12,177.59 is: 18,268.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,807.29 : 43,217.01 = 12,177.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,807.29/43,217.01 = 12,177.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,807.29x = 43,217.01 × 12,177.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,807.29x = 526,278,812.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,278,812.72/28,807.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.95

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