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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,451.65, 39,263.27 and 15,704.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,451.65, 39,263.27 and 15,704.84 is: 21,672.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,451.65 : 39,263.27 = 15,704.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,451.65/39,263.27 = 15,704.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,451.65x = 39,263.27 × 15,704.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,451.65x = 616,623,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,623,216.17/28,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,672.67

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