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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.22, 43,465.83 and 15,122.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.22, 43,465.83 and 15,122.98 is: 22,684.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.22 : 43,465.83 = 15,122.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.22/43,465.83 = 15,122.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.22x = 43,465.83 × 15,122.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.22x = 657,332,877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,332,877.77/28,977.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,684.47

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