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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,859.68, 43,287.60 and 11,332.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,859.68, 43,287.60 and 11,332.48 is: 16,997.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,859.68 : 43,287.60 = 11,332.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,859.68/43,287.60 = 11,332.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,859.68x = 43,287.60 × 11,332.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,859.68x = 490,555,861.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,555,861.25/28,859.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,997.97

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