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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,499.36, 39,329.76 and 15,924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,499.36, 39,329.76 and 15,924.08 is: 21,975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,499.36 : 39,329.76 = 15,924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,499.36/39,329.76 = 15,924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,499.36x = 39,329.76 × 15,924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,499.36x = 626,290,244.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,290,244.62/28,499.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,975.59

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