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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,817.28, 43,233.48 and 12,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,817.28, 43,233.48 and 12,168 is: 18,255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,817.28 : 43,233.48 = 12,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,817.28/43,233.48 = 12,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,817.28x = 43,233.48 × 12,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,817.28x = 526,064,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,064,984.64/28,817.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,255.19

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