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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,537.80, 42,806.70 and 15,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,537.80, 42,806.70 and 15,415.80 is: 23,123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,537.80 : 42,806.70 = 15,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,537.80/42,806.70 = 15,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,537.80x = 42,806.70 × 15,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,537.80x = 659,899,525.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,899,525.86/28,537.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,123.70

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