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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.95, 42,634.72 and 15,251.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.95, 42,634.72 and 15,251.95 is: 22,884.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.95 : 42,634.72 = 15,251.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.95/42,634.72 = 15,251.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.95x = 42,634.72 × 15,251.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.95x = 650,262,404.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,262,404.53/28,414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,884.52

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