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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,304.67, 39,061.62 and 15,729.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,304.67, 39,061.62 and 15,729.42 is: 21,707.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,304.67 : 39,061.62 = 15,729.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,304.67/39,061.62 = 15,729.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,304.67x = 39,061.62 × 15,729.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,304.67x = 614,416,626.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,416,626.86/28,304.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,707.25

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