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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,465.62, 39,281.13 and 15,887.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,465.62, 39,281.13 and 15,887.94 is: 21,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,465.62 : 39,281.13 = 15,887.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,465.62/39,281.13 = 15,887.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,465.62x = 39,281.13 × 15,887.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,465.62x = 624,096,236.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,096,236.57/28,465.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,924.56

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