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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,838.97, 43,273.85 and 11,308.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,838.97, 43,273.85 and 11,308.95 is: 16,969.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,838.97 : 43,273.85 = 11,308.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,838.97/43,273.85 = 11,308.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,838.97x = 43,273.85 × 11,308.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,838.97x = 489,381,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,381,749.41/28,838.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.46

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