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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,169.76, 42,296.16 and 15,714.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,169.76, 42,296.16 and 15,714.12 is: 23,594.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,169.76 : 42,296.16 = 15,714.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,169.76/42,296.16 = 15,714.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,169.76x = 42,296.16 × 15,714.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,169.76x = 664,646,933.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,646,933.78/28,169.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,594.34

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