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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,447.89, 39,258.09 and 15,872.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,447.89, 39,258.09 and 15,872.64 is: 21,904.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,447.89 : 39,258.09 = 15,872.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,447.89/39,258.09 = 15,872.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,447.89x = 39,258.09 × 15,872.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,447.89x = 623,129,529.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,129,529.66/28,447.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,904.24

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