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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,282.24, 39,026.88 and 15,706.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,282.24, 39,026.88 and 15,706.24 is: 21,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,282.24 : 39,026.88 = 15,706.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,282.24/39,026.88 = 15,706.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,282.24x = 39,026.88 × 15,706.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,282.24x = 612,965,543.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,965,543.73/28,282.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,673.16

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