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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,467.46, 39,287.26 and 15,723.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,467.46, 39,287.26 and 15,723.08 is: 21,699.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,467.46 : 39,287.26 = 15,723.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,467.46/39,287.26 = 15,723.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,467.46x = 39,287.26 × 15,723.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,467.46x = 617,716,731.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,716,731.96/28,467.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,699.05

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