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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.36, 42,633.83 and 15,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.36, 42,633.83 and 15,251.35 is: 22,883.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.36 : 42,633.83 = 15,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.36/42,633.83 = 15,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.36x = 42,633.83 × 15,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.36x = 650,223,531.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,223,531.63/28,414.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.63

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