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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,330.92, 39,094.86 and 15,755.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,330.92, 39,094.86 and 15,755.88 is: 21,742.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,330.92 : 39,094.86 = 15,755.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,330.92/39,094.86 = 15,755.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,330.92x = 39,094.86 × 15,755.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,330.92x = 615,973,922.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,973,922.78/28,330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,742.11

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