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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,280.38, 42,438.46 and 15,808.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,280.38, 42,438.46 and 15,808.60 is: 23,722.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,280.38 : 42,438.46 = 15,808.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,280.38/42,438.46 = 15,808.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,280.38x = 42,438.46 × 15,808.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,280.38x = 670,892,458.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,892,458.42/28,280.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,722.89

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