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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,913.84, 43,323.82 and 14,854.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,913.84, 43,323.82 and 14,854.36 is: 22,257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,913.84 : 43,323.82 = 14,854.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,913.84/43,323.82 = 14,854.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,913.84x = 43,323.82 × 14,854.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,913.84x = 643,547,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,547,618.86/28,913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,257.42

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