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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,499.88, 39,329.94 and 15,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,499.88, 39,329.94 and 15,924.84 is: 21,976.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,499.88 : 39,329.94 = 15,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,499.88/39,329.94 = 15,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,499.88x = 39,329.94 × 15,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,499.88x = 626,323,001.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,323,001.71/28,499.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,976.34

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