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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,467.92, 39,285.74 and 15,892.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,467.92, 39,285.74 and 15,892.67 is: 21,931.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,467.92 : 39,285.74 = 15,892.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,467.92/39,285.74 = 15,892.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,467.92x = 39,285.74 × 15,892.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,467.92x = 624,355,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,355,301.53/28,467.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,931.89

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