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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,279.76, 42,382.74 and 15,799.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,279.76, 42,382.74 and 15,799.28 is: 23,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,279.76 : 42,382.74 = 15,799.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,279.76/42,382.74 = 15,799.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,279.76x = 42,382.74 × 15,799.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,279.76x = 669,616,776.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,616,776.43/28,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,678.30

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