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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,474.08, 39,294.08 and 15,898.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,474.08, 39,294.08 and 15,898.72 is: 21,940.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,474.08 : 39,294.08 = 15,898.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,474.08/39,294.08 = 15,898.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,474.08x = 39,294.08 × 15,898.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,474.08x = 624,725,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,725,575.58/28,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,940.15

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