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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,924.08, 43,386.12 and 15,100.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,924.08, 43,386.12 and 15,100.08 is: 22,650.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,924.08 : 43,386.12 = 15,100.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,924.08/43,386.12 = 15,100.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,924.08x = 43,386.12 × 15,100.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,924.08x = 655,133,882.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,133,882.89/28,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,650.12

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