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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,987.95, 43,471.68 and 13,788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,987.95, 43,471.68 and 13,788.73 is: 20,678.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,987.95 : 43,471.68 = 13,788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,987.95/43,471.68 = 13,788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,987.95x = 43,471.68 × 13,788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,987.95x = 599,419,040.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,419,040.81/28,987.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,678.21

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