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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,633.30, 42,949.95 and 15,511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,633.30, 42,949.95 and 15,511.30 is: 23,266.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,633.30 : 42,949.95 = 15,511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,633.30/42,949.95 = 15,511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,633.30x = 42,949.95 × 15,511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,633.30x = 666,209,559.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,209,559.44/28,633.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,266.95

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