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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,494.68, 39,322.51 and 15,748.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,494.68, 39,322.51 and 15,748.76 is: 21,733.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,494.68 : 39,322.51 = 15,748.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,494.68/39,322.51 = 15,748.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,494.68x = 39,322.51 × 15,748.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,494.68x = 619,280,772.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,280,772.59/28,494.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,733.21

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