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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,417.51, 42,638.55 and 15,254.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,417.51, 42,638.55 and 15,254.50 is: 22,888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,417.51 : 42,638.55 = 15,254.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,417.51/42,638.55 = 15,254.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,417.51x = 42,638.55 × 15,254.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,417.51x = 650,429,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,429,760.98/28,417.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.34

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