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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,430.91, 39,234.95 and 15,684.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,430.91, 39,234.95 and 15,684.54 is: 21,644.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,430.91 : 39,234.95 = 15,684.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,430.91/39,234.95 = 15,684.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,430.91x = 39,234.95 × 15,684.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,430.91x = 615,382,064.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,382,064.25/28,430.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.82

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