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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,811.25, 43,233.89 and 12,170.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,811.25, 43,233.89 and 12,170.21 is: 18,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,811.25 : 43,233.89 = 12,170.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,811.25/43,233.89 = 12,170.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,811.25x = 43,233.89 × 12,170.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,811.25x = 526,165,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,165,243.40/28,811.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.49

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