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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,835.53, 43,237.88 and 14,789.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,835.53, 43,237.88 and 14,789.83 is: 22,176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,835.53 : 43,237.88 = 14,789.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,835.53/43,237.88 = 14,789.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,835.53x = 43,237.88 × 14,789.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,835.53x = 639,480,894.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,480,894.76/28,835.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,176.84

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