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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,499.66, 39,329.34 and 15,924.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,499.66, 39,329.34 and 15,924.44 is: 21,975.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,499.66 : 39,329.34 = 15,924.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,499.66/39,329.34 = 15,924.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,499.66x = 39,329.34 × 15,924.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,499.66x = 626,297,715.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,297,715.07/28,499.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,975.62

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