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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,866.44, 43,299.98 and 10,147.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,866.44, 43,299.98 and 10,147.01 is: 15,220.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,866.44 : 43,299.98 = 10,147.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,866.44/43,299.98 = 10,147.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,866.44x = 43,299.98 × 10,147.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,866.44x = 439,365,330.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,365,330.06/28,866.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,220.63

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