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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,442.44, 42,663.48 and 15,301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,442.44, 42,663.48 and 15,301 is: 22,951.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,442.44 : 42,663.48 = 15,301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,442.44/42,663.48 = 15,301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,442.44x = 42,663.48 × 15,301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,442.44x = 652,793,907.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,793,907.48/28,442.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,951.40

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