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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,469.80, 42,704.70 and 15,785.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,469.80, 42,704.70 and 15,785.20 is: 23,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,469.80 : 42,704.70 = 15,785.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,469.80/42,704.70 = 15,785.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,469.80x = 42,704.70 × 15,785.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,469.80x = 674,102,230.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,102,230.44/28,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,677.80

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