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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,813.68, 43,221.88 and 14,004.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,813.68, 43,221.88 and 14,004.96 is: 21,008.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,813.68 : 43,221.88 = 14,004.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,813.68/43,221.88 = 14,004.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,813.68x = 43,221.88 × 14,004.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,813.68x = 605,320,700.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,320,700.52/28,813.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,008.10

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