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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,445.67, 39,254.94 and 15,870.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,445.67, 39,254.94 and 15,870.42 is: 21,901.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,445.67 : 39,254.94 = 15,870.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,445.67/39,254.94 = 15,870.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,445.67x = 39,254.94 × 15,870.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,445.67x = 622,992,384.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,992,384.87/28,445.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,901.13

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