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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,854.31, 43,283.94 and 10,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,854.31, 43,283.94 and 10,132.73 is: 15,199.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,854.31 : 43,283.94 = 10,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,854.31/43,283.94 = 10,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,854.31x = 43,283.94 × 10,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,854.31x = 438,584,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,584,477.36/28,854.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,199.96

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