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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,893.78, 43,356.66 and 14,102.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,893.78, 43,356.66 and 14,102.82 is: 21,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,893.78 : 43,356.66 = 14,102.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,893.78/43,356.66 = 14,102.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,893.78x = 43,356.66 × 14,102.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,893.78x = 611,451,171.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,451,171.78/28,893.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.03

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