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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,498.50, 39,327.93 and 15,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,498.50, 39,327.93 and 15,923.25 is: 21,974.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,498.50 : 39,327.93 = 15,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,498.50/39,327.93 = 15,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,498.50x = 39,327.93 × 15,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,498.50x = 626,228,461.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,228,461.37/28,498.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,974.09

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