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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.70, 43,354.65 and 14,879.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.70, 43,354.65 and 14,879.30 is: 22,302.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.70 : 43,354.65 = 14,879.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.70/43,354.65 = 14,879.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.70x = 43,354.65 × 14,879.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.70x = 645,086,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,086,843.75/28,924.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,302.28

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