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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,470.64, 39,289.08 and 15,723.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,470.64, 39,289.08 and 15,723.92 is: 21,698.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,470.64 : 39,289.08 = 15,723.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,470.64/39,289.08 = 15,723.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,470.64x = 39,289.08 × 15,723.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,470.64x = 617,778,350.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,778,350.79/28,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.79

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