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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,459.48, 39,270.46 and 15,884.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,459.48, 39,270.46 and 15,884.76 is: 21,918.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,459.48 : 39,270.46 = 15,884.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,459.48/39,270.46 = 15,884.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,459.48x = 39,270.46 × 15,884.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,459.48x = 623,801,832.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,801,832.19/28,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,918.95

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