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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,473.66, 39,293.51 and 15,898.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,473.66, 39,293.51 and 15,898.41 is: 21,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,473.66 : 39,293.51 = 15,898.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,473.66/39,293.51 = 15,898.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,473.66x = 39,293.51 × 15,898.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,473.66x = 624,704,252.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,704,252.83/28,473.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,939.72

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