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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,276.92, 42,431.70 and 15,136.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,276.92, 42,431.70 and 15,136.62 is: 22,713.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,276.92 : 42,431.70 = 15,136.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,276.92/42,431.70 = 15,136.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,276.92x = 42,431.70 × 15,136.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,276.92x = 642,272,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,272,518.85/28,276.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,713.67

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