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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,861.76, 43,303.52 and 10,143.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,861.76, 43,303.52 and 10,143.20 is: 15,218.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,861.76 : 43,303.52 = 10,143.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,861.76/43,303.52 = 10,143.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,861.76x = 43,303.52 × 10,143.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,861.76x = 439,236,264.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,236,264.06/28,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,218.62

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