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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,467.72, 39,285.24 and 15,721.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,467.72, 39,285.24 and 15,721.68 is: 21,695.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,467.72 : 39,285.24 = 15,721.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,467.72/39,285.24 = 15,721.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,467.72x = 39,285.24 × 15,721.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,467.72x = 617,629,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,629,972.00/28,467.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,695.80

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