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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,269.16, 39,012.84 and 15,694

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,269.16, 39,012.84 and 15,694 is: 21,658.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,269.16 : 39,012.84 = 15,694 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,269.16/39,012.84 = 15,694/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,269.16x = 39,012.84 × 15,694
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,269.16x = 612,267,510.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,267,510.96/28,269.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.50

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