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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,514.96, 42,790.76 and 15,376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,514.96, 42,790.76 and 15,376.48 is: 23,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,514.96 : 42,790.76 = 15,376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,514.96/42,790.76 = 15,376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,514.96x = 42,790.76 × 15,376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,514.96x = 657,971,265.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,971,265.32/28,514.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.60

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