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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,498.96, 39,327.84 and 15,751.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,498.96, 39,327.84 and 15,751.26 is: 21,736.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,498.96 : 39,327.84 = 15,751.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,498.96/39,327.84 = 15,751.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,498.96x = 39,327.84 × 15,751.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,498.96x = 619,463,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,463,055.23/28,498.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,736.34

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