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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,614.38, 42,933.38 and 15,451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,614.38, 42,933.38 and 15,451.25 is: 23,183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,614.38 : 42,933.38 = 15,451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,614.38/42,933.38 = 15,451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,614.38x = 42,933.38 × 15,451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,614.38x = 663,374,095.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,374,095.80/28,614.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,183.25

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