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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,886.42, 43,329.35 and 15,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,886.42, 43,329.35 and 15,565.70 is: 23,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,886.42 : 43,329.35 = 15,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,886.42/43,329.35 = 15,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,886.42x = 43,329.35 × 15,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,886.42x = 674,451,810.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,451,810.53/28,886.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,348.40

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