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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,289.38, 39,039.95 and 15,542.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,289.38, 39,039.95 and 15,542.72 is: 21,449.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,289.38 : 39,039.95 = 15,542.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,289.38/39,039.95 = 15,542.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,289.38x = 39,039.95 × 15,542.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,289.38x = 606,786,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,786,933.95/28,289.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,449.29

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