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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,178.12, 42,268.48 and 15,688.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,178.12, 42,268.48 and 15,688.74 is: 23,533.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,178.12 : 42,268.48 = 15,688.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,178.12/42,268.48 = 15,688.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,178.12x = 42,268.48 × 15,688.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,178.12x = 663,139,008.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,139,008.80/28,178.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.83

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