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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,973.69, 43,475.36 and 13,793.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,973.69, 43,475.36 and 13,793.43 is: 20,697.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,973.69 : 43,475.36 = 13,793.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,973.69/43,475.36 = 13,793.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,973.69x = 43,475.36 × 13,793.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,973.69x = 599,674,552.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,674,552.45/28,973.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,697.21

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