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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,414.50, 39,212.19 and 15,839.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,414.50, 39,212.19 and 15,839.34 is: 21,858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,414.50 : 39,212.19 = 15,839.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,414.50/39,212.19 = 15,839.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,414.50x = 39,212.19 × 15,839.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,414.50x = 621,095,209.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,095,209.55/28,414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,858.39

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