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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.62, 39,205.48 and 15,835.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.62, 39,205.48 and 15,835.18 is: 21,852.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.62 : 39,205.48 = 15,835.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.62/39,205.48 = 15,835.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.62x = 39,205.48 × 15,835.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.62x = 620,825,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,825,832.79/28,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.66

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