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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,279.20, 39,026.16 and 15,705.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,279.20, 39,026.16 and 15,705.84 is: 21,674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,279.20 : 39,026.16 = 15,705.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,279.20/39,026.16 = 15,705.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,279.20x = 39,026.16 × 15,705.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,279.20x = 612,938,624.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,938,624.77/28,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.54

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