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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,901.27, 43,285.39 and 14,826.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,901.27, 43,285.39 and 14,826.71 is: 22,205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,901.27 : 43,285.39 = 14,826.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,901.27/43,285.39 = 14,826.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,901.27x = 43,285.39 × 14,826.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,901.27x = 641,779,995.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,779,995.91/28,901.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,205.94

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