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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,501.53, 42,764.58 and 15,351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,501.53, 42,764.58 and 15,351.27 is: 23,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,501.53 : 42,764.58 = 15,351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,501.53/42,764.58 = 15,351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,501.53x = 42,764.58 × 15,351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,501.53x = 656,490,614.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,490,614.02/28,501.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,033.52

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