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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,812.08, 43,186.85 and 14,752.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,812.08, 43,186.85 and 14,752.82 is: 22,113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,812.08 : 43,186.85 = 14,752.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,812.08/43,186.85 = 14,752.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,812.08x = 43,186.85 × 14,752.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,812.08x = 637,127,534.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,127,534.72/28,812.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,113.21

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