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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,302.24, 39,054.48 and 15,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,302.24, 39,054.48 and 15,726.24 is: 21,700.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,302.24 : 39,054.48 = 15,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,302.24/39,054.48 = 15,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,302.24x = 39,054.48 × 15,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,302.24x = 614,180,125.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,180,125.56/28,302.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.76

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