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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.38, 43,439.79 and 14,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.38, 43,439.79 and 14,924.69 is: 22,391.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.38 : 43,439.79 = 14,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.38/43,439.79 = 14,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.38x = 43,439.79 × 14,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.38x = 648,325,182.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,325,182.22/28,954.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.26

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