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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,409.79, 39,205.26 and 15,489.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,409.79, 39,205.26 and 15,489.08 is: 21,374.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,409.79 : 39,205.26 = 15,489.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,409.79/39,205.26 = 15,489.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,409.79x = 39,205.26 × 15,489.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,409.79x = 607,253,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,253,212.53/28,409.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,374.79

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