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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,652.03, 42,990.93 and 15,488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,652.03, 42,990.93 and 15,488.99 is: 23,240.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,652.03 : 42,990.93 = 15,488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,652.03/42,990.93 = 15,488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,652.03x = 42,990.93 × 15,488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,652.03x = 665,885,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,885,869.91/28,652.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.45

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