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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,188.99, 42,255.54 and 15,714.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,188.99, 42,255.54 and 15,714.72 is: 23,556.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,188.99 : 42,255.54 = 15,714.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,188.99/42,255.54 = 15,714.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,188.99x = 42,255.54 × 15,714.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,188.99x = 664,033,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,033,979.55/28,188.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,556.50

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