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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,407.11, 39,203.54 and 15,831.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,407.11, 39,203.54 and 15,831.83 is: 21,848.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,407.11 : 39,203.54 = 15,831.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,407.11/39,203.54 = 15,831.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,407.11x = 39,203.54 × 15,831.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,407.11x = 620,663,780.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,663,780.68/28,407.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.89

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