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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,858.68, 43,292.78 and 10,133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,858.68, 43,292.78 and 10,133.84 is: 15,202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,858.68 : 43,292.78 = 10,133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,858.68/43,292.78 = 10,133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,858.68x = 43,292.78 × 10,133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,858.68x = 438,722,105.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,722,105.68/28,858.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,202.43

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