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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,717.16, 42,983.52 and 15,356.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,717.16, 42,983.52 and 15,356.71 is: 22,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,717.16 : 42,983.52 = 15,356.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,717.16/42,983.52 = 15,356.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,717.16x = 42,983.52 × 15,356.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,717.16x = 660,085,451.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,085,451.42/28,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.75

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