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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,411.36, 39,207.72 and 15,835.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,411.36, 39,207.72 and 15,835.84 is: 21,853.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,411.36 : 39,207.72 = 15,835.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,411.36/39,207.72 = 15,835.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,411.36x = 39,207.72 × 15,835.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,411.36x = 620,887,180.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,887,180.68/28,411.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,853.48

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