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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,835.39, 43,277.39 and 11,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,835.39, 43,277.39 and 11,317.52 is: 16,985.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,835.39 : 43,277.39 = 11,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,835.39/43,277.39 = 11,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,835.39x = 43,277.39 × 11,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,835.39x = 489,792,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,792,726.87/28,835.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,985.82

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