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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.08, 43,282.62 and 15,733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.08, 43,282.62 and 15,733.08 is: 23,599.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.08 : 43,282.62 = 15,733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.08/43,282.62 = 15,733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.08x = 43,282.62 × 15,733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.08x = 680,968,923.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,968,923.07/28,855.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.62

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