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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,886.82, 43,297.02 and 13,271.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,886.82, 43,297.02 and 13,271.64 is: 19,892.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,886.82 : 43,297.02 = 13,271.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,886.82/43,297.02 = 13,271.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,886.82x = 43,297.02 × 13,271.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,886.82x = 574,622,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,622,462.51/28,886.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,892.20

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