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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,823.78, 43,248.80 and 14,793.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,823.78, 43,248.80 and 14,793.65 is: 22,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,823.78 : 43,248.80 = 14,793.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,823.78/43,248.80 = 14,793.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,823.78x = 43,248.80 × 14,793.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,823.78x = 639,807,808.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,807,808.58/28,823.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,197.22

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