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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,863.96, 43,257.68 and 14,823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,863.96, 43,257.68 and 14,823.42 is: 22,215.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,863.96 : 43,257.68 = 14,823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,863.96/43,257.68 = 14,823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,863.96x = 43,257.68 × 14,823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,863.96x = 641,226,758.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,226,758.87/28,863.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,215.48

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