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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,427.67, 39,230.10 and 15,852.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,427.67, 39,230.10 and 15,852.42 is: 21,876.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,427.67 : 39,230.10 = 15,852.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,427.67/39,230.10 = 15,852.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,427.67x = 39,230.10 × 15,852.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,427.67x = 621,892,021.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,892,021.84/28,427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,876.29

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