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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,819.89, 43,214.79 and 13,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,819.89, 43,214.79 and 13,606.56 is: 20,402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,819.89 : 43,214.79 = 13,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,819.89/43,214.79 = 13,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,819.89x = 43,214.79 × 13,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,819.89x = 588,004,633.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,004,633.02/28,819.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,402.74

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