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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,472.67, 39,292.29 and 15,897.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,472.67, 39,292.29 and 15,897.42 is: 21,938.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,472.67 : 39,292.29 = 15,897.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,472.67/39,292.29 = 15,897.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,472.67x = 39,292.29 × 15,897.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,472.67x = 624,646,036.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,646,036.89/28,472.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,938.44

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