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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,292, 39,044.22 and 15,716.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,292, 39,044.22 and 15,716.72 is: 21,689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,292 : 39,044.22 = 15,716.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,292/39,044.22 = 15,716.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,292x = 39,044.22 × 15,716.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,292x = 613,647,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,647,073.36/28,292
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,689.77

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