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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,862.80, 43,298.76 and 12,222.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,862.80, 43,298.76 and 12,222.94 is: 18,336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,862.80 : 43,298.76 = 12,222.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,862.80/43,298.76 = 12,222.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,862.80x = 43,298.76 × 12,222.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,862.80x = 529,238,145.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,238,145.55/28,862.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.34

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