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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,504.68, 39,336.22 and 15,929.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,504.68, 39,336.22 and 15,929.44 is: 21,982.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,504.68 : 39,336.22 = 15,929.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,504.68/39,336.22 = 15,929.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,504.68x = 39,336.22 × 15,929.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,504.68x = 626,603,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,603,956.32/28,504.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,982.49

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