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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,875.96, 43,287.96 and 10,403.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,875.96, 43,287.96 and 10,403.64 is: 15,596.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,875.96 : 43,287.96 = 10,403.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,875.96/43,287.96 = 10,403.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,875.96x = 43,287.96 × 10,403.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,875.96x = 450,352,352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,352,352.17/28,875.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.10

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