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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,390.56, 42,511.96 and 15,178.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,390.56, 42,511.96 and 15,178.33 is: 22,728.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,390.56 : 42,511.96 = 15,178.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,390.56/42,511.96 = 15,178.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,390.56x = 42,511.96 × 15,178.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,390.56x = 645,260,557.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,260,557.83/28,390.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,728.00

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