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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.52, 42,634.06 and 15,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.52, 42,634.06 and 15,251.50 is: 22,883.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.52 : 42,634.06 = 15,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.52/42,634.06 = 15,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.52x = 42,634.06 × 15,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.52x = 650,233,366.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,233,366.09/28,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,883.84

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