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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,767.36, 43,150.68 and 15,702.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,767.36, 43,150.68 and 15,702.96 is: 23,554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,767.36 : 43,150.68 = 15,702.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,767.36/43,150.68 = 15,702.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,767.36x = 43,150.68 × 15,702.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,767.36x = 677,593,402.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,593,402.01/28,767.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,554.24

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