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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,407.28, 42,611.28 and 15,925.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,407.28, 42,611.28 and 15,925.36 is: 23,888.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,407.28 : 42,611.28 = 15,925.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,407.28/42,611.28 = 15,925.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,407.28x = 42,611.28 × 15,925.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,407.28x = 678,599,974.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,599,974.06/28,407.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,888.24

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