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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,198.78, 42,317.31 and 15,060.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,198.78, 42,317.31 and 15,060.58 is: 22,601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,198.78 : 42,317.31 = 15,060.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,198.78/42,317.31 = 15,060.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,198.78x = 42,317.31 × 15,060.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,198.78x = 637,323,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,323,232.64/28,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,601.09

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