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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,461.89, 39,278.72 and 15,716.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,461.89, 39,278.72 and 15,716.87 is: 21,690.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,461.89 : 39,278.72 = 15,716.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,461.89/39,278.72 = 15,716.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,461.89x = 39,278.72 × 15,716.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,461.89x = 617,338,261.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,338,261.03/28,461.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,690.00

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