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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,208.93, 42,302.46 and 15,054.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,208.93, 42,302.46 and 15,054.13 is: 22,575.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,208.93 : 42,302.46 = 15,054.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,208.93/42,302.46 = 15,054.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,208.93x = 42,302.46 × 15,054.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,208.93x = 636,826,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,826,626.40/28,208.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,575.35

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