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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,246.20, 42,369.30 and 15,091.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,246.20, 42,369.30 and 15,091.80 is: 22,637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,246.20 : 42,369.30 = 15,091.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,246.20/42,369.30 = 15,091.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,246.20x = 42,369.30 × 15,091.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,246.20x = 639,429,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,429,001.74/28,246.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.70

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