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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,131.40, 42,245.70 and 15,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,131.40, 42,245.70 and 15,009.40 is: 22,540.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,131.40 : 42,245.70 = 15,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,131.40/42,245.70 = 15,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,131.40x = 42,245.70 × 15,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,131.40x = 634,082,609.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,082,609.58/28,131.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.03

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