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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,460.38, 39,272.50 and 15,712.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,460.38, 39,272.50 and 15,712.74 is: 21,682.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,460.38 : 39,272.50 = 15,712.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,460.38/39,272.50 = 15,712.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,460.38x = 39,272.50 × 15,712.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,460.38x = 617,078,581.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,078,581.65/28,460.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.02

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