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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,454.16, 39,267.81 and 15,881.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,454.16, 39,267.81 and 15,881.34 is: 21,916.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,454.16 : 39,267.81 = 15,881.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,454.16/39,267.81 = 15,881.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,454.16x = 39,267.81 × 15,881.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,454.16x = 623,625,441.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,625,441.67/28,454.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,916.85

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