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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,108.91, 42,151.01 and 14,958.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,108.91, 42,151.01 and 14,958.15 is: 22,430.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,108.91 : 42,151.01 = 14,958.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,108.91/42,151.01 = 14,958.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,108.91x = 42,151.01 × 14,958.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,108.91x = 630,501,055.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,501,055.44/28,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,430.65

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