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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.19, 43,376.99 and 9,198.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.19, 43,376.99 and 9,198.14 is: 13,794.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.19 : 43,376.99 = 9,198.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.19/43,376.99 = 9,198.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.19x = 43,376.99 × 9,198.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.19x = 398,987,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,987,409.91/28,924.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,794.25

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