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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,167.05, 42,292.08 and 15,711.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,167.05, 42,292.08 and 15,711.41 is: 23,590.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,167.05 : 42,292.08 = 15,711.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,167.05/42,292.08 = 15,711.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,167.05x = 42,292.08 × 15,711.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,167.05x = 664,467,997.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,467,997.17/28,167.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.26

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