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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.62, 43,375.98 and 15,769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.62, 43,375.98 and 15,769.83 is: 23,648.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.62 : 43,375.98 = 15,769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.62/43,375.98 = 15,769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.62x = 43,375.98 × 15,769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.62x = 684,031,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,031,830.68/28,924.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.78

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