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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,993.73, 43,479.25 and 10,266.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,993.73, 43,479.25 and 10,266.53 is: 15,395.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,993.73 : 43,479.25 = 10,266.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,993.73/43,479.25 = 10,266.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,993.73x = 43,479.25 × 10,266.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,993.73x = 446,380,781.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,380,781.44/28,993.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,395.77

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