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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,465.68, 39,282.84 and 15,891.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,465.68, 39,282.84 and 15,891.12 is: 21,929.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,465.68 : 39,282.84 = 15,891.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,465.68/39,282.84 = 15,891.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,465.68x = 39,282.84 × 15,891.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,465.68x = 624,248,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,248,324.38/28,465.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,929.86

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