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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,272, 42,408 and 15,960

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,272, 42,408 and 15,960 is: 23,940

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,272 : 42,408 = 15,960 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,272/42,408 = 15,960/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,272x = 42,408 × 15,960
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,272x = 676,831,680
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,831,680/28,272
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,940

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