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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,309.26, 39,066.39 and 15,733.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,309.26, 39,066.39 and 15,733.74 is: 21,712.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,309.26 : 39,066.39 = 15,733.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,309.26/39,066.39 = 15,733.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,309.26x = 39,066.39 × 15,733.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,309.26x = 614,660,423.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,660,423.00/28,309.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.35

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