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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,345.17, 42,516.81 and 15,223.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,345.17, 42,516.81 and 15,223.17 is: 22,834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,345.17 : 42,516.81 = 15,223.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,345.17/42,516.81 = 15,223.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,345.17x = 42,516.81 × 15,223.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,345.17x = 647,240,626.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,240,626.49/28,345.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.25

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