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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,287.38, 42,448.94 and 15,815.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,287.38, 42,448.94 and 15,815.59 is: 23,733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,287.38 : 42,448.94 = 15,815.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,287.38/42,448.94 = 15,815.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,287.38x = 42,448.94 × 15,815.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,287.38x = 671,354,964.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,354,964.39/28,287.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,733.37

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