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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,843.98, 43,271.76 and 12,203.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,843.98, 43,271.76 and 12,203.94 is: 18,308.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,843.98 : 43,271.76 = 12,203.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,843.98/43,271.76 = 12,203.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,843.98x = 43,271.76 × 12,203.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,843.98x = 528,085,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,085,962.73/28,843.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.36

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