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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,109.91, 42,152.50 and 14,959.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,109.91, 42,152.50 and 14,959.15 is: 22,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,109.91 : 42,152.50 = 14,959.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,109.91/42,152.50 = 14,959.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,109.91x = 42,152.50 × 14,959.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,109.91x = 630,565,570.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,565,570.38/28,109.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.14

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