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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,519.26, 39,354.39 and 15,942.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,519.26, 39,354.39 and 15,942.30 is: 21,999.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,519.26 : 39,354.39 = 15,942.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,519.26/39,354.39 = 15,942.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,519.26x = 39,354.39 × 15,942.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,519.26x = 627,399,491.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,399,491.70/28,519.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,999.15

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