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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,423.20, 39,222.80 and 15,847.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,423.20, 39,222.80 and 15,847.84 is: 21,869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,423.20 : 39,222.80 = 15,847.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,423.20/39,222.80 = 15,847.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,423.20x = 39,222.80 × 15,847.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,423.20x = 621,596,658.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,596,658.75/28,423.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,869.34

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