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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,504.54, 39,335.98 and 15,929.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,504.54, 39,335.98 and 15,929.29 is: 21,982.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,504.54 : 39,335.98 = 15,929.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,504.54/39,335.98 = 15,929.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,504.54x = 39,335.98 × 15,929.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,504.54x = 626,594,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,594,232.85/28,504.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.26

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