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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,871.68, 43,292.04 and 14,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,871.68, 43,292.04 and 14,825.92 is: 22,230.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,871.68 : 43,292.04 = 14,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,871.68/43,292.04 = 14,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,871.68x = 43,292.04 × 14,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,871.68x = 641,844,321.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,844,321.68/28,871.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,230.93

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