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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,462.38, 39,278.69 and 15,887.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,462.38, 39,278.69 and 15,887.13 is: 21,924.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,462.38 : 39,278.69 = 15,887.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,462.38/39,278.69 = 15,887.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,462.38x = 39,278.69 × 15,887.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,462.38x = 624,025,654.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,025,654.26/28,462.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.58

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