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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.80, 41,975.10 and 15,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.80, 41,975.10 and 15,535.32 is: 23,281.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.80 : 41,975.10 = 15,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.80/41,975.10 = 15,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.80x = 41,975.10 × 15,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.80x = 652,096,610.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,096,610.53/28,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,281.02

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