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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,462.46, 39,280.36 and 15,718.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,462.46, 39,280.36 and 15,718.08 is: 21,692.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,462.46 : 39,280.36 = 15,718.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,462.46/39,280.36 = 15,718.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,462.46x = 39,280.36 × 15,718.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,462.46x = 617,411,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,411,840.91/28,462.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.15

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