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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,302.70, 42,486.84 and 15,180.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,302.70, 42,486.84 and 15,180.70 is: 22,788.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,302.70 : 42,486.84 = 15,180.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,302.70/42,486.84 = 15,180.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,302.70x = 42,486.84 × 15,180.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,302.70x = 644,979,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,979,971.99/28,302.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,788.64

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