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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,282.71, 42,441.96 and 15,810.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,282.71, 42,441.96 and 15,810.94 is: 23,726.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,282.71 : 42,441.96 = 15,810.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,282.71/42,441.96 = 15,810.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,282.71x = 42,441.96 × 15,810.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,282.71x = 671,047,070.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,047,070.83/28,282.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,726.41

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