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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.54, 43,510.04 and 15,668.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.54, 43,510.04 and 15,668.57 is: 23,511.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.54 : 43,510.04 = 15,668.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.54/43,510.04 = 15,668.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.54x = 43,510.04 × 15,668.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.54x = 681,739,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,739,811.55/28,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.89

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