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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,912.80, 43,368.96 and 14,876.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,912.80, 43,368.96 and 14,876.76 is: 22,315.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,912.80 : 43,368.96 = 14,876.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,912.80/43,368.96 = 14,876.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,912.80x = 43,368.96 × 14,876.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,912.80x = 645,189,609.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,189,609.37/28,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.02

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