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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,999.88, 43,516.58 and 15,672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,999.88, 43,516.58 and 15,672.93 is: 23,518.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,999.88 : 43,516.58 = 15,672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,999.88/43,516.58 = 15,672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,999.88x = 43,516.58 × 15,672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,999.88x = 682,032,312.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,032,312.18/28,999.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.45

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