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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,329.52, 39,094.22 and 15,754

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,329.52, 39,094.22 and 15,754 is: 21,740.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,329.52 : 39,094.22 = 15,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,329.52/39,094.22 = 15,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,329.52x = 39,094.22 × 15,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,329.52x = 615,890,341.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,890,341.88/28,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,740.23

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