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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,502.28, 39,328.74 and 15,924.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,502.28, 39,328.74 and 15,924.60 is: 21,973.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,502.28 : 39,328.74 = 15,924.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,502.28/39,328.74 = 15,924.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,502.28x = 39,328.74 × 15,924.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,502.28x = 626,294,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,294,453.00/28,502.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,973.49

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