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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,427.66, 39,231.24 and 15,854.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,427.66, 39,231.24 and 15,854.84 is: 21,880.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,427.66 : 39,231.24 = 15,854.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,427.66/39,231.24 = 15,854.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,427.66x = 39,231.24 × 15,854.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,427.66x = 622,005,033.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,005,033.20/28,427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,880.28

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