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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,466.73, 39,284.15 and 15,891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,466.73, 39,284.15 and 15,891.93 is: 21,930.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,466.73 : 39,284.15 = 15,891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,466.73/39,284.15 = 15,891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,466.73x = 39,284.15 × 15,891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,466.73x = 624,300,882.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,300,882.45/28,466.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,930.90

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