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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,269, 39,012.44 and 15,693.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,269, 39,012.44 and 15,693.75 is: 21,658.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,269 : 39,012.44 = 15,693.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,269/39,012.44 = 15,693.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,269x = 39,012.44 × 15,693.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,269x = 612,251,401.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,251,401.78/28,269
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.05

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