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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,476.66, 39,297.63 and 15,901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,476.66, 39,297.63 and 15,901.41 is: 21,943.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,476.66 : 39,297.63 = 15,901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,476.66/39,297.63 = 15,901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,476.66x = 39,297.63 × 15,901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,476.66x = 624,887,726.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,887,726.66/28,476.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.86

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