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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,456.70, 39,272.42 and 15,712.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,456.70, 39,272.42 and 15,712.34 is: 21,684.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,456.70 : 39,272.42 = 15,712.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,456.70/39,272.42 = 15,712.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,456.70x = 39,272.42 × 15,712.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,456.70x = 617,061,458.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,061,458.58/28,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.23

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