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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,863.44, 43,295.48 and 10,144.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,863.44, 43,295.48 and 10,144.02 is: 15,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,863.44 : 43,295.48 = 10,144.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,863.44/43,295.48 = 10,144.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,863.44x = 43,295.48 × 10,144.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,863.44x = 439,190,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,190,215.03/28,863.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.14

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