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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,469.27, 39,286.92 and 15,722.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,469.27, 39,286.92 and 15,722.20 is: 21,696.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,469.27 : 39,286.92 = 15,722.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,469.27/39,286.92 = 15,722.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,469.27x = 39,286.92 × 15,722.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,469.27x = 617,676,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,676,921.69/28,469.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,696.27

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