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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.84, 39,004.74 and 15,689.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.84, 39,004.74 and 15,689.40 is: 21,651.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.84 : 39,004.74 = 15,689.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.84/39,004.74 = 15,689.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.84x = 39,004.74 × 15,689.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.84x = 611,960,967.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,960,967.76/28,263.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,651.73

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