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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,241.14, 42,327.50 and 15,747.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,241.14, 42,327.50 and 15,747.88 is: 23,602.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,241.14 : 42,327.50 = 15,747.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,241.14/42,327.50 = 15,747.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,241.14x = 42,327.50 × 15,747.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,241.14x = 666,568,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,568,390.70/28,241.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,602.74

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