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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998.68, 43,476.12 and 14,952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,998.68, 43,476.12 and 14,952.65 is: 22,417.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,998.68 : 43,476.12 = 14,952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,998.68/43,476.12 = 14,952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,998.68x = 43,476.12 × 14,952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,998.68x = 650,082,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,082,988.34/28,998.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,417.68

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