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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,456.72, 39,271.99 and 15,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,456.72, 39,271.99 and 15,882.28 is: 21,918.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,456.72 : 39,271.99 = 15,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,456.72/39,271.99 = 15,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,456.72x = 39,271.99 × 15,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,456.72x = 623,728,741.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,728,741.34/28,456.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,918.50

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