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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,514.34, 39,347.69 and 15,767.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,514.34, 39,347.69 and 15,767.69 is: 21,758.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,514.34 : 39,347.69 = 15,767.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,514.34/39,347.69 = 15,767.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,514.34x = 39,347.69 × 15,767.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,514.34x = 620,422,178.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,422,178.14/28,514.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,758.25

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