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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,286.01, 42,446.90 and 15,814.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,286.01, 42,446.90 and 15,814.22 is: 23,731.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,286.01 : 42,446.90 = 15,814.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,286.01/42,446.90 = 15,814.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,286.01x = 42,446.90 × 15,814.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,286.01x = 671,264,442.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,264,442.22/28,286.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.32

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