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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.38, 42,626.38 and 15,246.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.38, 42,626.38 and 15,246.38 is: 22,876.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.38 : 42,626.38 = 15,246.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.38/42,626.38 = 15,246.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.38x = 42,626.38 × 15,246.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.38x = 649,897,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,897,801.89/28,409.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,876.17

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