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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.36, 39,204.96 and 15,833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.36, 39,204.96 and 15,833.84 is: 21,850.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.36 : 39,204.96 = 15,833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.36/39,204.96 = 15,833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.36x = 39,204.96 × 15,833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.36x = 620,765,063.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,765,063.85/28,409.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,850.72

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