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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,411.64, 42,629.75 and 15,248.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,411.64, 42,629.75 and 15,248.63 is: 22,879.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,411.64 : 42,629.75 = 15,248.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,411.64/42,629.75 = 15,248.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,411.64x = 42,629.75 × 15,248.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,411.64x = 650,045,372.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,045,372.26/28,411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.55

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