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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,814.38, 43,238.57 and 12,173.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,814.38, 43,238.57 and 12,173.33 is: 18,267.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,814.38 : 43,238.57 = 12,173.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,814.38/43,238.57 = 12,173.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,814.38x = 43,238.57 × 12,173.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,814.38x = 526,357,381.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,357,381.34/28,814.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,267.18

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