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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,486.98, 39,314.79 and 15,743.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,486.98, 39,314.79 and 15,743.16 is: 21,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,486.98 : 39,314.79 = 15,743.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,486.98/39,314.79 = 15,743.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,486.98x = 39,314.79 × 15,743.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,486.98x = 618,939,029.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,939,029.34/28,486.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,727.08

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