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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,881, 43,321.68 and 10,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,881, 43,321.68 and 10,413 is: 15,619.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,881 : 43,321.68 = 10,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,881/43,321.68 = 10,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,881x = 43,321.68 × 10,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,881x = 451,108,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,108,653.84/28,881
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,619.56

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