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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,472.64, 39,292.86 and 15,897.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,472.64, 39,292.86 and 15,897.36 is: 21,938.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,472.64 : 39,292.86 = 15,897.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,472.64/39,292.86 = 15,897.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,472.64x = 39,292.86 × 15,897.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,472.64x = 624,652,740.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,652,740.85/28,472.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,938.70

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