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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,969.28, 43,439.20 and 14,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,969.28, 43,439.20 and 14,156 is: 21,226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,969.28 : 43,439.20 = 14,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,969.28/43,439.20 = 14,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,969.28x = 43,439.20 × 14,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,969.28x = 614,925,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,925,315.20/28,969.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.81

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