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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,267.92, 39,007.44 and 15,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,267.92, 39,007.44 and 15,692.40 is: 21,654.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,267.92 : 39,007.44 = 15,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,267.92/39,007.44 = 15,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,267.92x = 39,007.44 × 15,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,267.92x = 612,120,351.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,120,351.46/28,267.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,654.24

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