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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,267.94, 39,008.22 and 15,691.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,267.94, 39,008.22 and 15,691.88 is: 21,653.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,267.94 : 39,008.22 = 15,691.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,267.94/39,008.22 = 15,691.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,267.94x = 39,008.22 × 15,691.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,267.94x = 612,112,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,112,307.25/28,267.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.94

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