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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,427.16, 39,231.87 and 15,681.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,427.16, 39,231.87 and 15,681.51 is: 21,641.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,427.16 : 39,231.87 = 15,681.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,427.16/39,231.87 = 15,681.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,427.16x = 39,231.87 × 15,681.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,427.16x = 615,214,961.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,214,961.72/28,427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.80

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