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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,435.86, 42,646.50 and 15,090.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,435.86, 42,646.50 and 15,090.71 is: 22,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,435.86 : 42,646.50 = 15,090.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,435.86/42,646.50 = 15,090.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,435.86x = 42,646.50 × 15,090.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,435.86x = 643,565,750.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,565,750.78/28,435.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.19

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