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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,429.41, 39,232.88 and 15,683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,429.41, 39,232.88 and 15,683.04 is: 21,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,429.41 : 39,232.88 = 15,683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,429.41/39,232.88 = 15,683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,429.41x = 39,232.88 × 15,683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,429.41x = 615,290,961.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,290,961.20/28,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.77

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