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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,495.59, 39,323.70 and 15,749.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,495.59, 39,323.70 and 15,749.64 is: 21,734.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,495.59 : 39,323.70 = 15,749.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,495.59/39,323.70 = 15,749.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,495.59x = 39,323.70 × 15,749.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,495.59x = 619,334,118.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,334,118.47/28,495.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,734.38

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