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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,232.06, 42,375.46 and 15,093.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,232.06, 42,375.46 and 15,093.68 is: 22,655.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,232.06 : 42,375.46 = 15,093.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,232.06/42,375.46 = 15,093.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,232.06x = 42,375.46 × 15,093.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,232.06x = 639,601,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,601,633.09/28,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,655.15

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