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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,292.40, 39,042.36 and 15,717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,292.40, 39,042.36 and 15,717.96 is: 21,690.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,292.40 : 39,042.36 = 15,717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,292.40/39,042.36 = 15,717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,292.40x = 39,042.36 × 15,717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,292.40x = 613,666,252.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,666,252.79/28,292.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,690.14

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