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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.54, 43,466.30 and 15,822.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.54, 43,466.30 and 15,822.73 is: 23,734.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.54 : 43,466.30 = 15,822.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.54/43,466.30 = 15,822.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.54x = 43,466.30 × 15,822.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.54x = 687,755,529.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,755,529.00/28,977.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.09

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