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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,453.69, 39,266.05 and 15,878.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,453.69, 39,266.05 and 15,878.44 is: 21,912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,453.69 : 39,266.05 = 15,878.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,453.69/39,266.05 = 15,878.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,453.69x = 39,266.05 × 15,878.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,453.69x = 623,483,618.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,483,618.96/28,453.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,912.22

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