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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,412.76, 42,631.44 and 15,249.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,412.76, 42,631.44 and 15,249.76 is: 22,881.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,412.76 : 42,631.44 = 15,249.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,412.76/42,631.44 = 15,249.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,412.76x = 42,631.44 × 15,249.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,412.76x = 650,119,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,119,064.69/28,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,881.23

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