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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.76, 42,237.40 and 15,702.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.76, 42,237.40 and 15,702.28 is: 23,532.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.76 : 42,237.40 = 15,702.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.76/42,237.40 = 15,702.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.76x = 42,237.40 × 15,702.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.76x = 663,223,481.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,223,481.27/28,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,532.95

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