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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,426.60, 42,639.90 and 15,285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,426.60, 42,639.90 and 15,285.16 is: 22,927.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,426.60 : 42,639.90 = 15,285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,426.60/42,639.90 = 15,285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,426.60x = 42,639.90 × 15,285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,426.60x = 651,757,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,757,693.88/28,426.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,927.74

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