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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,413.37, 39,209.02 and 15,835.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,413.37, 39,209.02 and 15,835.69 is: 21,852.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,413.37 : 39,209.02 = 15,835.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,413.37/39,209.02 = 15,835.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,413.37x = 39,209.02 × 15,835.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,413.37x = 620,901,885.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,901,885.92/28,413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,852.45

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