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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,997.39, 43,512.81 and 15,670.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,997.39, 43,512.81 and 15,670.42 is: 23,514.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,997.39 : 43,512.81 = 15,670.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,997.39/43,512.81 = 15,670.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,997.39x = 43,512.81 × 15,670.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,997.39x = 681,864,008.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,864,008.08/28,997.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,514.67

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