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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,863.69, 43,295.85 and 10,144.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,863.69, 43,295.85 and 10,144.26 is: 15,216.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,863.69 : 43,295.85 = 10,144.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,863.69/43,295.85 = 10,144.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,863.69x = 43,295.85 × 10,144.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,863.69x = 439,204,359.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,204,359.32/28,863.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.50

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