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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,870.09, 43,327.83 and 14,829.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,870.09, 43,327.83 and 14,829.55 is: 22,255.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,870.09 : 43,327.83 = 14,829.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,870.09/43,327.83 = 14,829.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,870.09x = 43,327.83 × 14,829.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,870.09x = 642,532,221.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,532,221.38/28,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,255.98

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