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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,262.12, 42,365.43 and 15,788.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,262.12, 42,365.43 and 15,788.12 is: 23,666.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,262.12 : 42,365.43 = 15,788.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,262.12/42,365.43 = 15,788.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,262.12x = 42,365.43 × 15,788.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,262.12x = 668,870,280.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,870,280.86/28,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,666.67

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