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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,491.84, 42,747.48 and 15,345.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,491.84, 42,747.48 and 15,345.54 is: 23,023.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,491.84 : 42,747.48 = 15,345.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,491.84/42,747.48 = 15,345.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,491.84x = 42,747.48 × 15,345.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,491.84x = 655,983,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,983,164.24/28,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,023.55

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