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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,464.49, 39,280.93 and 15,889.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,464.49, 39,280.93 and 15,889.24 is: 21,927.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,464.49 : 39,280.93 = 15,889.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,464.49/39,280.93 = 15,889.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,464.49x = 39,280.93 × 15,889.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,464.49x = 624,144,124.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,144,124.19/28,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,927.11

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