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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,106.47, 42,147.35 and 14,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,106.47, 42,147.35 and 14,955.72 is: 22,427.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,106.47 : 42,147.35 = 14,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,106.47/42,147.35 = 14,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,106.47x = 42,147.35 × 14,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,106.47x = 630,343,872.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,343,872.72/28,106.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.00

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