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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,509.76, 39,343.62 and 15,934.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,509.76, 39,343.62 and 15,934.24 is: 21,989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,509.76 : 39,343.62 = 15,934.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,509.76/39,343.62 = 15,934.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,509.76x = 39,343.62 × 15,934.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,509.76x = 626,910,683.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,910,683.55/28,509.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,989.34

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