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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,425.84, 39,227.97 and 15,679.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,425.84, 39,227.97 and 15,679.59 is: 21,638.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,425.84 : 39,227.97 = 15,679.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,425.84/39,227.97 = 15,679.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,425.84x = 39,227.97 × 15,679.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,425.84x = 615,078,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,078,486.13/28,425.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,638.01

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