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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.40, 43,258.80 and 15,004.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.40, 43,258.80 and 15,004.40 is: 22,493.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.40 : 43,258.80 = 15,004.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.40/43,258.80 = 15,004.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.40x = 43,258.80 × 15,004.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.40x = 649,072,338.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,072,338.72/28,855.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,493.96

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