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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,869.99, 43,304.94 and 15,694.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,869.99, 43,304.94 and 15,694.67 is: 23,541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,869.99 : 43,304.94 = 15,694.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,869.99/43,304.94 = 15,694.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,869.99x = 43,304.94 × 15,694.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,869.99x = 679,656,526.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,656,526.15/28,869.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.97

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