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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,416.52, 42,637.06 and 15,253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,416.52, 42,637.06 and 15,253.51 is: 22,886.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,416.52 : 42,637.06 = 15,253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,416.52/42,637.06 = 15,253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,416.52x = 42,637.06 × 15,253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,416.52x = 650,364,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,364,821.08/28,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,886.86

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