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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,870.23, 43,271.73 and 12,224.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,870.23, 43,271.73 and 12,224.73 is: 18,322.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,870.23 : 43,271.73 = 12,224.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,870.23/43,271.73 = 12,224.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,870.23x = 43,271.73 × 12,224.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,870.23x = 528,985,215.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,985,215.88/28,870.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,322.86

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