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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,416.02, 42,636.31 and 15,253.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,416.02, 42,636.31 and 15,253.01 is: 22,886.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,416.02 : 42,636.31 = 15,253.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,416.02/42,636.31 = 15,253.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,416.02x = 42,636.31 × 15,253.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,416.02x = 650,332,062.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,332,062.79/28,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.11

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