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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,640.96, 42,872.80 and 15,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,640.96, 42,872.80 and 15,972.80 is: 23,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,640.96 : 42,872.80 = 15,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,640.96/42,872.80 = 15,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,640.96x = 42,872.80 × 15,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,640.96x = 684,798,659.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,798,659.84/28,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,909.77

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