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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.82, 43,478.52 and 11,233.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.82, 43,478.52 and 11,233.80 is: 16,845.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.82 : 43,478.52 = 11,233.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.82/43,478.52 = 11,233.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.82x = 43,478.52 × 11,233.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.82x = 488,428,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,428,997.98/28,994.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,845.39

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