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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,293.26, 39,045.39 and 15,546.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,293.26, 39,045.39 and 15,546.34 is: 21,454.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,293.26 : 39,045.39 = 15,546.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,293.26/39,045.39 = 15,546.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,293.26x = 39,045.39 × 15,546.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,293.26x = 607,012,876.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,012,876.51/28,293.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,454.33

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