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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,474.94, 39,294.41 and 15,727.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,474.94, 39,294.41 and 15,727.93 is: 21,703.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,474.94 : 39,294.41 = 15,727.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,474.94/39,294.41 = 15,727.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,474.94x = 39,294.41 × 15,727.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,474.94x = 618,019,553.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,019,553.00/28,474.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,703.98

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