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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,410.36, 39,206.34 and 15,834.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,410.36, 39,206.34 and 15,834.84 is: 21,852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,410.36 : 39,206.34 = 15,834.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,410.36/39,206.34 = 15,834.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,410.36x = 39,206.34 × 15,834.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,410.36x = 620,826,120.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,826,120.89/28,410.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.10

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