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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,688.70, 42,996.60 and 15,530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,688.70, 42,996.60 and 15,530.25 is: 23,275.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,688.70 : 42,996.60 = 15,530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,688.70/42,996.60 = 15,530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,688.70x = 42,996.60 × 15,530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,688.70x = 667,747,947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,747,947.15/28,688.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,275.64

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