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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,468.27, 39,284.58 and 15,893.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,468.27, 39,284.58 and 15,893.83 is: 21,932.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,468.27 : 39,284.58 = 15,893.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,468.27/39,284.58 = 15,893.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,468.27x = 39,284.58 × 15,893.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,468.27x = 624,382,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,382,436.14/28,468.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.57

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