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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,475.34, 39,295.97 and 15,900.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,475.34, 39,295.97 and 15,900.09 is: 21,942.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,475.34 : 39,295.97 = 15,900.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,475.34/39,295.97 = 15,900.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,475.34x = 39,295.97 × 15,900.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,475.34x = 624,809,459.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,809,459.64/28,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,942.12

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