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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039, 38,693.86 and 15,463.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039, 38,693.86 and 15,463.72 is: 21,339.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039 : 38,693.86 = 15,463.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039/38,693.86 = 15,463.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039x = 38,693.86 × 15,463.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039x = 598,351,016.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,351,016.76/28,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,339.96

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