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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,469.16, 39,287.30 and 15,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,469.16, 39,287.30 and 15,893.91 is: 21,933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,469.16 : 39,287.30 = 15,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,469.16/39,287.30 = 15,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,469.16x = 39,287.30 × 15,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,469.16x = 624,428,730.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,428,730.87/28,469.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,933.51

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