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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,452.14, 39,263.96 and 15,876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,452.14, 39,263.96 and 15,876.88 is: 21,910.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,452.14 : 39,263.96 = 15,876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,452.14/39,263.96 = 15,876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,452.14x = 39,263.96 × 15,876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,452.14x = 623,389,181.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,389,181.24/28,452.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,910.10

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