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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,462, 39,279.46 and 15,887.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,462, 39,279.46 and 15,887.02 is: 21,925.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,462 : 39,279.46 = 15,887.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,462/39,279.46 = 15,887.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,462x = 39,279.46 × 15,887.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,462x = 624,033,566.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,033,566.61/28,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,925.15

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