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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,808.67, 43,183.40 and 11,035.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,808.67, 43,183.40 and 11,035.16 is: 16,541.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,808.67 : 43,183.40 = 11,035.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,808.67/43,183.40 = 11,035.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,808.67x = 43,183.40 × 11,035.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,808.67x = 476,535,728.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,535,728.34/28,808.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,541.40

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