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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,918.97, 43,358.69 and 15,412.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,918.97, 43,358.69 and 15,412.17 is: 23,107.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,918.97 : 43,358.69 = 15,412.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,918.97/43,358.69 = 15,412.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,918.97x = 43,358.69 × 15,412.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,918.97x = 668,251,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,251,702.38/28,918.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,107.73

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