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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,474.69, 39,297.50 and 15,901.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,474.69, 39,297.50 and 15,901.87 is: 21,945.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,474.69 : 39,297.50 = 15,901.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,474.69/39,297.50 = 15,901.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,474.69x = 39,297.50 × 15,901.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,474.69x = 624,903,677.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,903,677.84/28,474.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.94

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