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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,848, 43,257.84 and 11,313.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,848, 43,257.84 and 11,313.12 is: 16,964.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,848 : 43,257.84 = 11,313.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,848/43,257.84 = 11,313.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,848x = 43,257.84 × 11,313.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,848x = 489,381,134.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,381,134.86/28,848
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,964.13

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