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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,349.28, 39,123.54 and 15,774.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,349.28, 39,123.54 and 15,774.30 is: 21,769.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,349.28 : 39,123.54 = 15,774.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,349.28/39,123.54 = 15,774.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,349.28x = 39,123.54 × 15,774.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,349.28x = 617,146,457.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,146,457.02/28,349.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.39

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