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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,870.59, 43,319.25 and 15,707.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,870.59, 43,319.25 and 15,707.28 is: 23,568.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,870.59 : 43,319.25 = 15,707.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,870.59/43,319.25 = 15,707.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,870.59x = 43,319.25 × 15,707.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,870.59x = 680,427,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,427,589.14/28,870.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,568.19

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