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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,498.48, 39,327.82 and 15,923.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,498.48, 39,327.82 and 15,923.24 is: 21,974.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,498.48 : 39,327.82 = 15,923.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,498.48/39,327.82 = 15,923.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,498.48x = 39,327.82 × 15,923.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,498.48x = 626,226,316.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,226,316.54/28,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,974.03

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