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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,495.84, 42,753.48 and 15,349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,495.84, 42,753.48 and 15,349.54 is: 23,029.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,495.84 : 42,753.48 = 15,349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,495.84/42,753.48 = 15,349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,495.84x = 42,753.48 × 15,349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,495.84x = 656,246,251.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,246,251.40/28,495.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,029.55

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