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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,053.46, 42,098.82 and 14,915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,053.46, 42,098.82 and 14,915.26 is: 22,382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,053.46 : 42,098.82 = 14,915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,053.46/42,098.82 = 14,915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,053.46x = 42,098.82 × 14,915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,053.46x = 627,914,845.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,914,845.99/28,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.80

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