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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,335.59, 39,102.31 and 15,414.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,335.59, 39,102.31 and 15,414.46 is: 21,271.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,335.59 : 39,102.31 = 15,414.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,335.59/39,102.31 = 15,414.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,335.59x = 39,102.31 × 15,414.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,335.59x = 602,741,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,741,134.87/28,335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,271.52

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