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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,448.69, 42,666.62 and 15,974.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,448.69, 42,666.62 and 15,974.28 is: 23,957.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,448.69 : 42,666.62 = 15,974.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,448.69/42,666.62 = 15,974.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,448.69x = 42,666.62 × 15,974.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,448.69x = 681,568,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,568,454.66/28,448.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,957.82

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