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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,406.54, 39,202.36 and 15,831.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,406.54, 39,202.36 and 15,831.38 is: 21,848.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,406.54 : 39,202.36 = 15,831.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,406.54/39,202.36 = 15,831.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,406.54x = 39,202.36 × 15,831.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,406.54x = 620,627,222.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,627,222.47/28,406.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.04

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