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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,993.79, 43,476.97 and 11,232.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,993.79, 43,476.97 and 11,232.77 is: 16,843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,993.79 : 43,476.97 = 11,232.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,993.79/43,476.97 = 11,232.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,993.79x = 43,476.97 × 11,232.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,993.79x = 488,366,558.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,366,558.84/28,993.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,843.83

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