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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,168.76, 42,294.66 and 15,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,168.76, 42,294.66 and 15,713.12 is: 23,592.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,168.76 : 42,294.66 = 15,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,168.76/42,294.66 = 15,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,168.76x = 42,294.66 × 15,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,168.76x = 664,581,067.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,581,067.94/28,168.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.84

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