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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,844.30, 43,266.45 and 12,223.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,844.30, 43,266.45 and 12,223.10 is: 18,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,844.30 : 43,266.45 = 12,223.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,844.30/43,266.45 = 12,223.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,844.30x = 43,266.45 × 12,223.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,844.30x = 528,850,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,850,145.00/28,844.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.65

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