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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,450.67, 39,261.84 and 15,875.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,450.67, 39,261.84 and 15,875.42 is: 21,908.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,450.67 : 39,261.84 = 15,875.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,450.67/39,261.84 = 15,875.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,450.67x = 39,261.84 × 15,875.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,450.67x = 623,298,199.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,298,199.97/28,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.03

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