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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,445.44, 42,667.98 and 15,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,445.44, 42,667.98 and 15,304 is: 22,955.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,445.44 : 42,667.98 = 15,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,445.44/42,667.98 = 15,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,445.44x = 42,667.98 × 15,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,445.44x = 652,990,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,990,765.92/28,445.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.90

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