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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,925.15, 43,394.40 and 12,285.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,925.15, 43,394.40 and 12,285.72 is: 18,431.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,925.15 : 43,394.40 = 12,285.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,925.15/43,394.40 = 12,285.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,925.15x = 43,394.40 × 12,285.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,925.15x = 533,131,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,131,447.97/28,925.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,431.42

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