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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,963.53, 43,448.72 and 9,235.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,963.53, 43,448.72 and 9,235.17 is: 13,853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,963.53 : 43,448.72 = 9,235.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,963.53/43,448.72 = 9,235.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,963.53x = 43,448.72 × 9,235.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,963.53x = 401,256,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,256,269.31/28,963.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.85

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