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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.49, 42,212.79 and 15,686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.49, 42,212.79 and 15,686.22 is: 23,513.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.49 : 42,212.79 = 15,686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.49/42,212.79 = 15,686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.49x = 42,212.79 × 15,686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.49x = 662,159,110.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,159,110.75/28,160.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,513.76

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