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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,469.04, 39,287.34 and 15,894.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,469.04, 39,287.34 and 15,894.60 is: 21,934.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,469.04 : 39,287.34 = 15,894.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,469.04/39,287.34 = 15,894.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,469.04x = 39,287.34 × 15,894.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,469.04x = 624,456,554.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,456,554.36/28,469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,934.58

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