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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,343.67, 42,514.56 and 15,221.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,343.67, 42,514.56 and 15,221.67 is: 22,832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,343.67 : 42,514.56 = 15,221.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,343.67/42,514.56 = 15,221.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,343.67x = 42,514.56 × 15,221.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,343.67x = 647,142,602.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,142,602.52/28,343.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.00

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