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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.80, 43,485.48 and 14,188.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.80, 43,485.48 and 14,188.84 is: 21,279.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.80 : 43,485.48 = 14,188.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.80/43,485.48 = 14,188.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.80x = 43,485.48 × 14,188.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.80x = 617,008,518.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,008,518.04/28,994.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,279.97

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