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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,842, 43,267.68 and 11,302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,842, 43,267.68 and 11,302.32 is: 16,955.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,842 : 43,267.68 = 11,302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,842/43,267.68 = 11,302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,842x = 43,267.68 × 11,302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,842x = 489,025,165.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,025,165.02/28,842
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,955.31

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