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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,469.92, 39,288.69 and 15,722.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,469.92, 39,288.69 and 15,722.74 is: 21,697.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,469.92 : 39,288.69 = 15,722.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,469.92/39,288.69 = 15,722.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,469.92x = 39,288.69 × 15,722.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,469.92x = 617,725,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,725,779.20/28,469.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.49

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