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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,439.28, 39,247.04 and 15,863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,439.28, 39,247.04 and 15,863.76 is: 21,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,439.28 : 39,247.04 = 15,863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,439.28/39,247.04 = 15,863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,439.28x = 39,247.04 × 15,863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,439.28x = 622,605,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,605,623.27/28,439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.45

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