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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,866.59, 43,322.57 and 14,826.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,866.59, 43,322.57 and 14,826.05 is: 22,250.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,866.59 : 43,322.57 = 14,826.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,866.59/43,322.57 = 14,826.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,866.59x = 43,322.57 × 14,826.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,866.59x = 642,302,514.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,302,514.82/28,866.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.72

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