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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,814.55, 43,227.05 and 14,023.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,814.55, 43,227.05 and 14,023.47 is: 21,037.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,814.55 : 43,227.05 = 14,023.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,814.55/43,227.05 = 14,023.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,814.55x = 43,227.05 × 14,023.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,814.55x = 606,193,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,193,168.75/28,814.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,037.75

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