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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,971.44, 43,469.91 and 12,333.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,971.44, 43,469.91 and 12,333.23 is: 18,505.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,971.44 : 43,469.91 = 12,333.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,971.44/43,469.91 = 12,333.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,971.44x = 43,469.91 × 12,333.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,971.44x = 536,124,180.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,124,180.76/28,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,505.27

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