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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,131.68, 42,160.26 and 14,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,131.68, 42,160.26 and 14,955.68 is: 22,413.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,131.68 : 42,160.26 = 14,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,131.68/42,160.26 = 14,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,131.68x = 42,160.26 × 14,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,131.68x = 630,535,357.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,535,357.28/28,131.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.71

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