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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,863.47, 43,256.92 and 14,822.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,863.47, 43,256.92 and 14,822.93 is: 22,214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,863.47 : 43,256.92 = 14,822.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,863.47/43,256.92 = 14,822.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,863.47x = 43,256.92 × 14,822.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,863.47x = 641,194,297.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,194,297.18/28,863.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,214.73

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