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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,499.08, 39,328.54 and 15,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,499.08, 39,328.54 and 15,753.12 is: 21,739.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,499.08 : 39,328.54 = 15,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,499.08/39,328.54 = 15,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,499.08x = 39,328.54 × 15,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,499.08x = 619,547,210.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,547,210.04/28,499.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,739.20

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