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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,220.21, 42,293.17 and 15,746.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,220.21, 42,293.17 and 15,746.11 is: 23,598.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,220.21 : 42,293.17 = 15,746.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,220.21/42,293.17 = 15,746.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,220.21x = 42,293.17 × 15,746.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,220.21x = 665,952,907.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,952,907.07/28,220.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,598.44

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