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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,430.40, 42,591.20 and 15,278.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,430.40, 42,591.20 and 15,278.40 is: 22,888.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,430.40 : 42,591.20 = 15,278.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,430.40/42,591.20 = 15,278.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,430.40x = 42,591.20 × 15,278.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,430.40x = 650,725,390.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,725,390.08/28,430.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,888.37

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