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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,309.46, 39,066.10 and 15,733.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,309.46, 39,066.10 and 15,733.94 is: 21,712.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,309.46 : 39,066.10 = 15,733.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,309.46/39,066.10 = 15,733.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,309.46x = 39,066.10 × 15,733.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,309.46x = 614,663,438.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,663,438.77/28,309.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.30

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