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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,817.16, 43,163.10 and 13,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,817.16, 43,163.10 and 13,994.88 is: 20,961.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,817.16 : 43,163.10 = 13,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,817.16/43,163.10 = 13,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,817.16x = 43,163.10 × 13,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,817.16x = 604,062,404.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,062,404.93/28,817.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,961.90

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