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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,457.08, 39,272.30 and 15,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,457.08, 39,272.30 and 15,881.72 is: 21,917.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,457.08 : 39,272.30 = 15,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,457.08/39,272.30 = 15,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,457.08x = 39,272.30 × 15,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,457.08x = 623,711,672.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,711,672.36/28,457.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,917.63

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