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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,284.54, 39,034.38 and 15,709.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,284.54, 39,034.38 and 15,709.26 is: 21,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,284.54 : 39,034.38 = 15,709.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,284.54/39,034.38 = 15,709.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,284.54x = 39,034.38 × 15,709.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,284.54x = 613,201,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,201,224.36/28,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.73

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