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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.32, 42,229.68 and 15,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.32, 42,229.68 and 15,679.92 is: 23,504.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.32 : 42,229.68 = 15,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.32/42,229.68 = 15,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.32x = 42,229.68 × 15,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.32x = 662,158,004.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,158,004.03/28,171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.69

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