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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,449.94, 39,260.89 and 15,874.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,449.94, 39,260.89 and 15,874.69 is: 21,907.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,449.94 : 39,260.89 = 15,874.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,449.94/39,260.89 = 15,874.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,449.94x = 39,260.89 × 15,874.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,449.94x = 623,254,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,254,457.87/28,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,907.06

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