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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,023.24, 41,993.46 and 15,528.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,023.24, 41,993.46 and 15,528.12 is: 23,269.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,023.24 : 41,993.46 = 15,528.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,023.24/41,993.46 = 15,528.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,023.24x = 41,993.46 × 15,528.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,023.24x = 652,079,486.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,079,486.10/28,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,269.24

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