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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,435.22, 39,242.58 and 15,859.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,435.22, 39,242.58 and 15,859.97 is: 21,887.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,435.22 : 39,242.58 = 15,859.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,435.22/39,242.58 = 15,859.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,435.22x = 39,242.58 × 15,859.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,435.22x = 622,386,141.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,386,141.52/28,435.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,887.86

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