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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,827.73, 43,258.26 and 12,186.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,827.73, 43,258.26 and 12,186.68 is: 18,287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,827.73 : 43,258.26 = 12,186.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,827.73/43,258.26 = 12,186.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,827.73x = 43,258.26 × 12,186.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,827.73x = 527,174,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,174,571.98/28,827.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.06

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