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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,283, 43,925.22 and 10,564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,283, 43,925.22 and 10,564.62 is: 15,847.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,283 : 43,925.22 = 10,564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,283/43,925.22 = 10,564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,283x = 43,925.22 × 10,564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,283x = 464,053,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,053,257.72/29,283
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,847.19

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