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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,406.28, 42,609.78 and 15,924.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,406.28, 42,609.78 and 15,924.36 is: 23,886.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,406.28 : 42,609.78 = 15,924.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,406.28/42,609.78 = 15,924.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,406.28x = 42,609.78 × 15,924.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,406.28x = 678,533,476.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,533,476.24/28,406.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,886.74

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