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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,813.62, 43,182.96 and 14,761.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,813.62, 43,182.96 and 14,761.74 is: 22,123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,813.62 : 43,182.96 = 14,761.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,813.62/43,182.96 = 14,761.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,813.62x = 43,182.96 × 14,761.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,813.62x = 637,455,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,455,627.95/28,813.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,123.41

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