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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,806.03, 43,208.24 and 15,741.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,806.03, 43,208.24 and 15,741.14 is: 23,611.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,806.03 : 43,208.24 = 15,741.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,806.03/43,208.24 = 15,741.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,806.03x = 43,208.24 × 15,741.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,806.03x = 680,146,660.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,146,660.25/28,806.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,611.26

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