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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,466.08, 39,283.02 and 15,720.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,466.08, 39,283.02 and 15,720.07 is: 21,693.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,466.08 : 39,283.02 = 15,720.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,466.08/39,283.02 = 15,720.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,466.08x = 39,283.02 × 15,720.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,466.08x = 617,531,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,531,824.21/28,466.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.60

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