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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.08, 39,214.08 and 15,838.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.08, 39,214.08 and 15,838.56 is: 21,858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.08 : 39,214.08 = 15,838.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.08/39,214.08 = 15,838.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.08x = 39,214.08 × 15,838.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.08x = 621,094,558.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,094,558.92/28,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.69

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