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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.14, 39,206.33 and 15,662.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.14, 39,206.33 and 15,662.31 is: 21,614.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.14 : 39,206.33 = 15,662.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.14/39,206.33 = 15,662.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.14x = 39,206.33 × 15,662.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.14x = 614,061,694.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,061,694.42/28,409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,614.93

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